heart-struck

Example Sentences

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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

I saw, and was amazed with heart-struck joy.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

He has heard Senta's exclamation, witnessed her strange condition, and affected by it differently from all the others cries, heart-struck, "Senta, Senta, are you determined to destroy me?"

From The Wagnerian Romances by Brownell, Gertrude Hall

And in the heart-struck silence which fell upon the little group that she left behind, Lady Caroline gravely bowed and led her weeping daughter from the room.

From A True Friend A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

Mary was indeed heart-struck at the contents of this letter, but most especially at the accusation which so distinctly pointed out the innocent object of her already doubly-excited pity.

From Thaddeus of Warsaw by Porter, Jane