awestricken

adjective

Meaning

Filled with a powerful mixture of wonder, reverence, and slight fear when encountering something grand or overwhelming.

Examples

  • The small children were awestricken as they watched the massive fireworks display light up the dark night sky.
  • He remained awestricken for several minutes after meeting his lifelong hero in person.

Synonyms: amazed, impressed, astonished, dumbfounded