moonstruck
adjective
Simple meaning
Showing irrational behaviour.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmunstɹək
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
figurative
Showing irrational behaviour, especially of a romantic or sentimental nature; in an entranced or distracted state, especially due to being in love.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: Showing irrational behaviour, especially of a romantic or sentimental nature; in an entranced or distracted state, especially due to being in love.
Used this way, moonstruck is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in relationships contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Where it naturally appears
- Relationships
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