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,” said Tae, who scored 24 points and had eight dunks in a win over Oak Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Chastain had her moment, then so did Kelly – and now former Chelsea coach Hayes says her current US team have "an amazing opportunity" to create their own legacy.

From BBC

“So why — when you have this amazing megaphone and this amazing ability to communicate — why would you cheapen your show by saying things like that?”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Related Words

• astonishing
• awe-inspiring
• breathtaking
• extraordinary
• incredible
• marvelous
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• sensational
• spectacular
• staggering
• stunning
• tremendous
• unbelievable