bowled over

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"I'm really bowled over by this accolade. I'm a cook, I'm a teacher, so I feel very honoured to be given Bafta's highest award," she said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

TikTok users were bowled over by the property, with one remarking, “OK, after seeing the house, she is right, $20 million is cheap for this.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

He was nine-for-11 on free throws and fouled out with 1:40 remaining when he bowled over Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

As a younger actor, I would've been bowled over by the fan reaction, for better and worse.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

Sohrab and I watched for a minute as Ali-Reza bowled over one of his opponents and scored a goal.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram