awe-struck
Overcome by wonder
Awe-struck describes being filled with awe—overwhelmed by wonder, reverence, or fear in the presence of something vast or powerful.
A person might stand awe-struck before the Grand Canyon, a cathedral ceiling, or a display of extraordinary talent.
The word suggests being momentarily stopped or silenced by the experience: The audience sat awe-struck as the final notes faded.
Also spelled awestruck.
Shocked into speechlessness
- thunderstruckExtremely shocked or amazed
- dumbstruckRendered speechless by shock
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
gobsmacked · stupefied · staggered · reeling · jolted · shaken · floored · bowled-over
Amazed beyond words
- marvelingFeeling astonished admiration
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
breathless · wide-eyed · slack-jawed · agape · transfixed · spellbound · enchanted · captivated
Reduced in status
- reverentialShowing deep respect
- worshipfulFeeling or showing reverence
- venerableDeserving honor for dignity
- devoutDeeply religious, sincere
pious · prostrate · kneeling · bowed · reverent · deferential · respectful · adoring
Involuntary shaking motion
- quakingTrembling or shuddering
- shudderingConvulsive trembling motion
- coweringShrinking in fear
- shrinkingDecreasing in dimension
intimidated · daunted · cowed · overawed · terrified · petrified · fearful · trepidatious
stunned
Shocked into speechlessness
- thunderstruckExtremely shocked or amazed
- dumbstruckRendered speechless by shock
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
flabbergasted · gobsmacked · stupefied · staggered · reeling · jolted · shaken · floored · bowled-over · blindsided
wonderstruck
Amazed beyond words
- marvelingFeeling astonished admiration
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
astounded · breathless · wide-eyed · slack-jawed · agape · transfixed · spellbound · enchanted · captivated · enthralled
humbled
Reduced in status
- reverentialShowing deep respect
- worshipfulFeeling or showing reverence
- venerableDeserving honor for dignity
devout · pious · prostrate · kneeling · bowed · reverent · deferential · respectful · adoring · exalting
trembling
Involuntary shaking motion
- quakingTrembling or shuddering
- shudderingConvulsive trembling motion
- coweringShrinking in fear
shrinking · intimidated · daunted · cowed · overawed · terrified · petrified · fearful · trepidatious · small
awe-struckunimpressed
Failing to find remarkable
unmoved · indifferent · blasé · jaded · unfazed
awe-struckunmoved
Not stirred physically/emotionally
impassive · stolid · phlegmatic · detached · dispassionate
awe-struckhorrified
Intensely shocked, disgusted
disgusted · appalled · repulsed · contemptuous · disdainful