Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

star-struck

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
star-struck
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Under the malevolent influence of the stars or of one's horoscope.

Dated

adj

Fascinated or obsessed by fame or by celebrities; awed by an encounter with a celebrity.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

more star-struck (comparative) most star-struck (superlative) starstruck (alternative)

Questions

What does star-struck mean?
Under the malevolent influence of the stars or of one's horoscope.

How to pronounce star-struck

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