1. filled with awe; struck with wonder, fear, or reverence
Usage: often used in literary contexts

Examples

• The tourists stood awestricken before the towering cathedral.
• She was awestricken by the beauty of the northern lights.
• The children remained awestricken throughout the magic show.
• He felt awestricken in the presence of the famous author.
• The crowd was awestricken by the athlete’s record-breaking performance.
• Visitors often become awestricken when viewing the Grand Canyon for the first time.