heart-struck

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As you may have gathered, “Whales” sometimes lays on the heart-struck whimsy as thickly as a Frank Capra movie.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2012

"Fool!" said the sophist, in an under-tone Gruff with contempt; which a death-nighing moan From Lycius answer'd, as heart-struck and lost, He sank supine beside the aching ghost.

From Keats: Poems Published in 1820 by Robertson, M. (Margaret)

"True, O God!" replied the heart-struck Hero; and then this hapless lady sank down in a fainting fit, to all appearance dead.

From Tales from Shakespeare by Lamb, Mary

Pleasure, heart-struck at the death of Adonais, has abrogated her own nature, and has become blinded with tears; her eyes can therefore serve no longer to guide her steps.

From Adonais by Shelley, Percy Bysshe

In a few minutes the heart-struck chief was able to speak.

From The Scottish Chiefs by Porter, Jane