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
He expired on the fifth day, without recovering his senses, and totally unconscious of the presence of the heart-struck mourners that were weeping round his bed.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
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
Helen—even then, heart-struck as I was, I could not but pity the unfortunate being whose very apprehensions were thus agonizing.
From Theresa Marchmont Or, the Maid of Honour A Tale by Gore, Mrs. (Catherine Grace Frances)
None but the fool, who labours to out-jest His heart-struck injuries.
From King Lear by Shakespeare, William
