Planet-struck

Quick meaning: Planet-struck is an adjective meaning (archaic) Afflicted by the astrological influence of a planet; struck down with amazement or shock; panic-stricken.

Meaning

(archaic) Afflicted by the astrological influence of a planet; struck down with amazement or shock; panic-stricken.

Example Sentences

I was planet-struck! Nor was his surprise less, when he saw me, and heard my errand and my name.

To be thus ‘planet-struck’ or ‘blasted’ was to be suddenly and inexplicably affected by a paralysing disease, apoplexy or other kind of sudden death.

I protest I know not what Face the Moon bore at that time, but I am sure I appear'd like one Planet-struck, and retir'd, more fit indeed for a Grave than a Mistress.

Budæus records how that, at Louis the Twelfth his death, ..., they that were erst in heaven, upon a sudden, as if they had been planet-strucken, lay grovelling on the ground .

Synonyms for planet-struck

Depending on context, synonyms include planet-stricken.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stricken, terrorstruck, heartstruck, horrified, ythundered, thunderstruck.

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