amazing

[ uh-mey-zing ]

adjective

1. causing great surprise or sudden wonder:

   He wowed the audience with amazing feats of magical illusion.

2. excellent; wonderful:

   In addition to amazing tour leaders, many of our programs are accompanied by university faculty who are experts on the destination.

amazing

/ əˈmeɪzɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing wonder or astonishment

   amazing feats

Derived Forms

• aˈmazingly, adverb

Other Words From

• a·maz·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of amazing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; amaze + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“It’s amazing what you can do with a straw,” says Jonathan Bailey via email.

From Los Angeles Times

"It just feels amazing," says Miss Jickells, who is now through to the last stage of the process.

From BBC

"We have amazing heart failure nurses in Northern Ireland who are recognised internationally for the work they do, but lots of the services are at capacity."

From BBC

“Working together,” said Mr. Perez in a white tuxedo, “we can do amazing things.”

From New York Times

They lived in large cities with a system of roads, and built amazing stone buildings, including temples, palaces, and pyramids.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• astonishing
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• breathtaking
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• spectacular
• staggering
• stunning
• tremendous
• unbelievable