What does awe-stricken mean?
Awe-stricken means Alternative form of awestricken (“awestruck”)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Alternative form of awestricken (“awestruck”)..
While the children, scarcely awake, awe-stricken at her manner, their eyes growing larger and larger, remained in this position, she took the baby from her bed— […]
Use awe-stricken when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Awe-stricken means Alternative form of awestricken (“awestruck”)..
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While the children, scarcely awake, awe-stricken at her manner, their eyes growing larger and larger, remained in this position, she took the baby from her bed— […]
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