bowled-over
Knocked flat emotionally
Bowled-over describes someone who has been knocked down or overwhelmed, either literally or figuratively.
The literal sense refers to being physically knocked off one's feet, while the figurative sense—far more common—captures the feeling of being stunned or deeply impressed by something unexpected.
I was completely bowled-over by her generosity.
The hyphenated form typically functions as an adjective; the unhyphenated *bowl over* is the verb phrase.
Shocked into speechlessness
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
speechless · dumbfounded · staggered · thunderstruck · floored · awestruck · shell-shocked · blindsided
Caused to fall
- upendedTipped to reverse orientation
- flooredOverwhelmed by surprise
- tackledEngaged with forcefully
- flattenedMade smooth or level
tumbled · sprawling · off-balance · unsteady · staggered · tripped · fallen · collision
Changed location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
enchanted · charmed · besotted · lovestruck · enamored · infatuated · enthralled · spellbound
stunned
Shocked into speechlessness
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
astounded · speechless · dumbfounded · staggered · thunderstruck · floored · awestruck · shell-shocked · blindsided · dazed
toppled
Caused to fall
flattened · tumbled · sprawling · off-balance · unsteady · staggered · tripped · fallen · collision · impact
moved
Changed location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
captivated · enchanted · charmed · besotted · lovestruck · enamored · infatuated · enthralled · spellbound · awestruck
bowled-overunmoved
Not stirred physically/emotionally
unaffected · indifferent · unstirred · impassive · unimpressed
bowled-overunsurprised
Not caught off guard
expecting · prepared · anticipating · forewarned · ready