Synonyms for moonstruck


Grammar : Adj
Spell : moon-struhk
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmunˌstrʌk

Top 10 synonyms for moonstruck Other synonyms for the word moonstruck

Définition of moonstruck

Origin :
  • 1670s, from moon (n.) + struck (see strike (v.)). Cf. Greek selenobletos. For sense, cf. moon (v.). Perhaps coined by Milton.
  • adj insane
Example sentences :
  • "You must surely be from far away, moonstruck man," she said.
  • Extract from : « The Valor of Cappen Varra » by Poul William Anderson
  • I shouldn't wonder if Liverpool got moonstruck and just pitched overboard.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate Shark » by Elliott Whitney
  • He's smilin' in the picture, but she's made him lockjawed an' moonstruck.
  • Extract from : « The Burglars' Club » by Henry A. Hering
  • I hope you did not let her see how moonstruck you were on the instant.
  • Extract from : « Lancaster's Choice » by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
  • He looked at them, thinking they must be moonstruck, for their conduct seemed inexplicable.
  • Extract from : « East Lynne » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • My father says they be all mad together, the moonstruck knaves!
  • Extract from : « The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn » by Evelyn Everett-Green
  • The driver regarded them as a moonstruck couple, since that sort of moon shines ever on fine evenings by the sea.
  • Extract from : « The Terms of Surrender » by Louis Tracy
  • Mediocrity had only seen the gawky stripling, with his moonstruck air, and pestilent habit of trying some new crotchet.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Maisie jumped up, and stood staring in front of her as if she had been moonstruck.
  • Extract from : « The Scottish Fairy Book » by Elizabeth W. Grierson
  • Out of him flows most of the philosophy of Nietzsche, who is in modern times the supreme maniac of this moonstruck consistency.
  • Extract from : « Twelve Types » by G.K. Chesterton
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