moonstruck

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Adjective moonstruck has 1 sense

lunatic, moonstruck - insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
Antonym: sane (indirect, via insane)

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Moonstruck

Definition

adjective

1. mentally deranged or affected by the moon; exhibiting bizarre or irrational behavior.

2. attuned to or deeply absorbed in romantic or idealistic notions.

Sense 1

Usage

He became moonstruck after staring at the full moon all night.

Sample Sentence

The moonstruck man wandered the streets, talking to imaginary beings.

Sense 2

Usage

She found herself moonstruck by the enchanting beauty of the sunset.

Sample Sentence

The moonstruck lovers held hands and walked along the beach, lost in their own world.