starstruckadj.

Brit.

/ˈstɑːstrʌk/, U.S.

/ˈstɑrˌstrək/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: star n.¹, struck adj.

Etymology: < star n.¹ + struck adj., after moonstruck adj. With sense 2 compare star n.¹ 4.

1. Affected or directed by or as though by the stars; dazed, spellbound, enchanted, esp. by love or beauty. Cf. moonstruck adj.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [adjective] > enchanted

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1707 R. Franck Admirable & Indefatigable Adventures Nine Pious Pilgrims 192 Androvius..stood gazing upon her as if he was Star struck.

1763 London Mag. Dec. 671/1 Star-struck astonishment o'erspreads the nation, At such amazing turns of reformation!

1841 C. G. F. Gore Cecil (ed. 2) I. i. 9 Like an astrologer, starstruck and bewildered, I sent forth my soul..in quest of hers.

1862 R. Cresswell tr. Aristotle Hist. Animals viii. xx. 219 The glanis, from its swimming near the surface, appears to be star-struck by the dog-star.

1938 Times 22 Apr. 12/2 An unspectacular, meditative, star-struck beauty that takes the breath away.

1980 Ukiah (Calif.) Daily Jrnl. 13 Aug. 30/1 Leo can be romantic, starstruck and extremely practical, almost as if playing a double role.

2013 R. Mead Fiery Heart xx. 358 Neil gave me an addled smile and closed his eyes... He had a dazed, starstruck quality to him.

2. Fascinated by famous people, especially those connected with the entertainment industry; overwhelmed or greatly impressed by the presence of a celebrity.

ΚΠ

1936 Rhinelander (Wisconsin) Daily News 9 Nov. 4/3 Shirley Temple always carries an autograph book, like any star-struck youngster.

1970 R. Allen Skinhead xv. 127 His was..the star-struck era of pop and pot and the belief that might is right.

1991 U.S. News & World Rep. 27 May 19/2 Dallasites endured this five-week assassination re-examination with star-struck curiosity and good-natured composure.

2011 S. J. Ross Hollywood Left & Right ii. 66 Knowing that politicians could be as starstruck as the average fan, the studio chief indulged their fantasies by seating guests next to their favorite movie stars.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	starstruck
释义	starstruckadj. Brit. /ˈstɑːstrʌk/, U.S. /ˈstɑrˌstrək/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: star n.¹, struck adj. Etymology: < star n.¹ + struck adj., after moonstruck adj. With sense 2 compare star n.¹ 4. 1. Affected or directed by or as though by the stars; dazed, spellbound, enchanted, esp. by love or beauty. Cf. moonstruck adj. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [adjective] > enchanted forspokena1300 bewitcheda1387 charmedc1440 witched1543 owlblasted1603 maleficiate1622 sparrow-blasteda1652 fated1697 elf-struck1699 hagged1699 starstruck1707 enchanted1710 glamoured1724 spell-bound1799 elf-stricken1825 spelled1838 puckfoisted1890 bespelled1902 1707 R. Franck Admirable & Indefatigable Adventures Nine Pious Pilgrims 192 Androvius..stood gazing upon her as if he was Star struck. 1763 London Mag. Dec. 671/1 Star-struck astonishment o'erspreads the nation, At such amazing turns of reformation! 1841 C. G. F. Gore Cecil (ed. 2) I. i. 9 Like an astrologer, starstruck and bewildered, I sent forth my soul..in quest of hers. 1862 R. Cresswell tr. Aristotle Hist. Animals viii. xx. 219 The glanis, from its swimming near the surface, appears to be star-struck by the dog-star. 1938 Times 22 Apr. 12/2 An unspectacular, meditative, star-struck beauty that takes the breath away. 1980 Ukiah (Calif.) Daily Jrnl. 13 Aug. 30/1 Leo can be romantic, starstruck and extremely practical, almost as if playing a double role. 2013 R. Mead Fiery Heart xx. 358 Neil gave me an addled smile and closed his eyes... He had a dazed, starstruck quality to him. 2. Fascinated by famous people, especially those connected with the entertainment industry; overwhelmed or greatly impressed by the presence of a celebrity. ΚΠ 1936 Rhinelander (Wisconsin) Daily News 9 Nov. 4/3 Shirley Temple always carries an autograph book, like any star-struck youngster. 1970 R. Allen Skinhead xv. 127 His was..the star-struck era of pop and pot and the belief that might is right. 1991 U.S. News & World Rep. 27 May 19/2 Dallasites endured this five-week assassination re-examination with star-struck curiosity and good-natured composure. 2011 S. J. Ross Hollywood Left & Right ii. 66 Knowing that politicians could be as starstruck as the average fan, the studio chief indulged their fantasies by seating guests next to their favorite movie stars. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1707
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