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When I was really young, I got moonstruck by 'Moonstruck.'
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Meaning of "moonstruck" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOONSTRUCK

moonstruck  [ˈmuːnˌstrʌk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOONSTRUCK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Moonstruck is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MOONSTRUCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Moonstruck

Moonstruck is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley. It stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia, and Olympia Dukakis. The film was released on December 16, 1987 in New York City, and then nationally on December 18, 1987. Receiving largely positive reviews from critics, it went on to gross $91,640,528 at the North American box office, making it the fifth highest-grossing film of that year. Moonstruck was nominated for six Oscars at the 60th Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress.

Definition of moonstruck in the English dictionary

The definition of moonstruck in the dictionary is deranged or mad.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOONSTRUCK


awestruck
ˈɔːˌstrʌk
dumbstruck
ˈdʌmˌstrʌk
lovestruck
ˈlʌvstrʌk
overstruck
ˌəʊvəˈstrʌk
panic-struck
ˈpænɪkˌstrʌk
semitruck
ˌsemɪˈtrʌk
starstruck
ˈstɑːstrʌk
struck
strʌk
sunstruck
ˈsʌnˌstrʌk
supertruck
ˈsuːpəˌtrʌk
terror-struck
ˈtɛrəˌstrʌk
thunderstruck
ˈθʌndəˌstrʌk
towing-truck
ˌtəʊɪŋˈtrʌk
truck
trʌk
unstruck
ʌnˈstrʌk
wonderstruck
ˈwʌndəstrʌk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOONSTRUCK

moonrise
moonrock
moonsail
moonscape
moonseed
moonset
moonshine
moonshiner
moonshining
moonshiny
moonship
moonshot
moonstone
moonstricken
moonwalk
moonwalker
moonward
moonwards
moonwort
moony

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOONSTRUCK

cattle truck
dump truck
dumper truck
fire truck
flatbed truck
fork-lift truck
garbage truck
hand truck
Innsbruck
mail truck
milk truck
monster truck
pallet truck
panel truck
pick-up truck
refuse truck
sound truck
tank truck
taxi truck
tow truck
trailer truck

Synonyms and antonyms of moonstruck in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moonstruck» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOONSTRUCK

Find out the translation of moonstruck to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of moonstruck from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «moonstruck» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

月色撩人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

moonstruck
570 millions of speakers

English

moonstruck
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दीवाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شارد الذهن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

помешанный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Feitiço da Lua
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খেপা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rêveur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moonstruck
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mondsüchtig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発狂した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정신병자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moonstruck
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hơi khùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

moonstruck
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चंद्रमार्ग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çılgın
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pazzoide
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moonstruck
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

схиблений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Moonstruck
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

moonstruck
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maan siek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mångalen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Moonstruck
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moonstruck

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONSTRUCK»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONSTRUCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about moonstruck

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QUOTES WITH «MOONSTRUCK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word moonstruck.
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Violante Placido
When I was really young, I got moonstruck by 'Moonstruck.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOONSTRUCK»

Discover the use of moonstruck in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moonstruck and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Moonstruck
Peace was for little girls And Coalition starship admiral Brit Bandar was one tough woman.
Susan Grant, 2012
2
Moonstruck
Will our first contact with aliens be the dawn of a new tomorrow -- or the last act in human history?
Edward M. Lerner, 2011
3
Ten Moonstruck Piglets
On the night of the full moon, ten piglets go out adventuring while their mother is fast asleep.
Lindsay Lee Johnson, 2011
4
Moonstruck Madness
She's one thing by day, something else altogether by night...
Laurie McBain, 2011
5
Moonstruck (Mills & Boon Spice)
Julie Kenner. Moonstruck J. Kenner J. KENNER has always loved stories— reading them, watching them on. www.spicebooks.co.uk.
Julie Kenner, 2014
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Moonstruck
The horse seriously doubts that the cow will ever be able to jump over the Moon but offers respect and admiration when the determined bovine accomplishes that feat.
Gennifer Choldenko, 1999
7
High Moor 2: Moonstruck
The people of High Moor are united in horror at the latest tragedy to befall their small town.
Graeme Reynolds, 2013
8
Agnon's Moonstruck Lovers: The Song of Songs in Israeli Culture
Ilana Pardes is professor of comparative literature at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. "This new study confirms Ilana Pardes as one of the most deeply interesting scholars in the field of comparative literature.
Ilana Pardes, 2014
9
Moonstruck
Talk about intoxicating!
Julie Kenner, 2014
10
Moonstruck
Once her eyes are opened, will Jordan embrace what she has found or run away? Moonstruck is a standalone story in the Lust in the Shadows series. This story is intended for a mature audience.
Charlotte Greene, 101

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOONSTRUCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moonstruck is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Concert by the Man Who Knows Everything About Jazz
... score for the film “Moonstruck.” He is also probably the only jazz musician who routinely practices piano while reading the daily newspapers. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Stand-up comedy didn't kill Sasheer Zamata
“I've had dates that were worse than that,” she says, her expression shifting from bewildered to moonstruck. “This guy was at least polite. «Weld for Birmingham, Jul 15»
3
Ashley Madison Hack: "Cyberterrorism" or Vigilante Justice?
... recommit to their spouse and their families, seek guidance from their pastor or a counselor, and, as the wife in Moonstruck tells her husband: ... «National Catholic Register, Jul 15»
4
Actor John Amos Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Long Island …
... PT109), Danny Aiello (Moonstruck), Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Judy Berlin), Steve Guttenberg (Cocoon), Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid), ... «Long Island Exchange, Jul 15»
5
Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller Set For SIN TWISTERS, TOO! At 54 …
Her film work includes MOONSTRUCK, SHE'S THE ONE, BOYS ON THE SIDE and SHALL WE DANCE?, plus countless TV appearances ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
6
Springsteen 2-hour Asbury bar gig hardly a surprise
... at at a sold-out show featuring blues guitatirst Billy Hector and the Fairlanes at what was then the Deck House (now Moonstruck) on Wesley ... «Cliffviewpilot.com, Jul 15»
7
Why Greeks hate Jews, or Talmud and tragedy: Spengler
If, as Rose Castorini said in Moonstruck, today's men chase women because they want to live forever, Greek men found it more compelling to ... «Asia Times, Jul 15»
8
Heart, humour blend in John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar
In its second, it's a cock-eyed romantic comedy with echoes of Shanley's Moonstruck pull between Brooklyn lovers Cher and Nicolas Cage. «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
9
Peterborough Players present Shanley's 'Outside Mullingar …
John Patrick Shanley has written more than 25 plays and screenplays. He is perhaps best known for the film “Moonstruck” and the Broadway ... «Boston Irish Reporter, Jul 15»
10
9 local spots for great outdoor dining
Moonstruck provides a fine-dining experience and has a bar and cocktail lounge on the first floor. The candlelit outdoor tables provide an ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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