STRUCK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does struck mean? 

• STRUCK (adjective)
  The adjective STRUCK has 1 sense:

1. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

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

 Dictionary entry details 

• STRUCK (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

Synonyms:

smitten; stricken; struck

Context example:

awe-struck

Similar:

affected (acted upon; influenced)

Domain usage:

combining form (a bound form used only in compounds)

 Context examples 

At the instant his jaws closed on it, White Fang struck him.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

I tried to rise, but struck my head and was knocked back on hands and knees.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

The clock struck twelve—and Catherine had been half an hour asleep.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

Then he aimed a great blow, and struck the wolf on the head, and killed him on the spot! and when he was dead they cut open his body, and set Tommy free.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

This distinction appeared to increase, and there was one speech of Louisa's which struck her.

(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)

Martin was struck by the inside knowledge they possessed.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

But, however, he did not admire her at all; indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the dance.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

There were other guests—all iced for the occasion, as it struck me, like the wine.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

She could not have a doubt of the manner in which Mr. Crawford must be struck.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

An idea struck me, and I looked up.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)