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DUMBSTRUCK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dumbstruck mean? 

DUMBSTRUCK (adjective)
  The adjective DUMBSTRUCK has 1 sense:

1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surpriseplay

  Familiarity information: DUMBSTRUCK used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DUMBSTRUCK (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

Synonyms:

dumbfounded; dumbstricken; dumbstruck; dumfounded; flabbergasted; stupefied; thunderstruck

Context example:

was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion

Similar:

surprised (taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment)


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