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star·struck

or star-struck (stär′strŭk′)

adj.

Fascinated by or exhibiting a fascination with famous people.

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starstruck

(ˈstɑːˌstrʌk)

adj

completely overawed by someone's celebrity status

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

star′-struck`

adj.

captivated by famous people or by fame itself.

[1960–65]

Translations

starstruck

[ˈstɑː^rstrʌk] adj → en admiration (devant ses idoles)
a starstruck teenager → un adolescent en admiration devant ses idolesstar-studded [ˈstɑː^rstʌdɪd] adj [cast, premiere] → prestigieux/euse; [show, event] → à la distribution prestigieusestar system n

(ASTRONOMY) → système m stellaire

(CINEMA) → star-system m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

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will be brought to us by a relatively new local group, Star-Struck Theatre Company, who will perform the show at the Mill Theatre, Dormston Centre in Sedgley from May 22-25.

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JONNY May spent a fortnight of his summer break at the Michael Johnson Performance centre in Texas and was left star-struck by sprint star English Gardner.

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I have to admit I was star-struck when I met Stephen Hawking in 2016 just before he received a Pride of Britain award.

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Pfeiffer admitted she was"completely star-struck" when she met the 82-year-old screen legend.

Michelle Pfeiffer cried meeting Judi Dench

CALLUM PATERSON readily admits he was star-struck by the bright lights of Anfield and the Liverpool legends on display the last time Hearts were in Europe.

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You always saw them about the place and were star-struck if your paths crossed.

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Purple Thistle WE walk under Summer's last fiery blaze Trail defeated legs through the shabby days, But between ears of corn and sheafy frond Your purple crown has been proudly donned; Underpinned and guarded by spine and prickle To ward off careless suitors fickle, A star-struck globe, a violet star To tempt the thrumming bee from afar; What further witness need we bear To display the honour of the narrowing year?

POEM OF THE DAY

Fans were left star-struck when the 41-year-old star made a surprise appearance while 150 of his personal items went under the hammer for charity at Bonhams, in central London.

Robbie a hit at charity auction; UK BULLETINS

LOS ANGELES -- A trial at which Tom Hanks was a juror collapsed after a "star-struck" prosecutor spoke to the Oscar-winning actor, breaching jury tampering rules, officials said Thursday.

US trial ends after 'star-struck' lawyer's Hanks gaffe

The next time I see him, I will (say something) but I think I was just too star-struck," she reveals.

HOT GOSSIP

DERRICK Williams is targeting a Villa Park debut after admitting he was "star-struck" on his Premier League bow.