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

“She was an amazing mum. So creative. She did everything for her kids”, Faye added.

From BBC

Laura said life with her daughter had been "amazing - she's made the last year worth going through" and added: "She's my aurora in the truest sense of the word, a beautiful light in the dark."

From BBC

"It gives a lot of people a chance to see them. I've always wanted to see them and Download's just an amazing opportunity."

From BBC

I thought that was a nice nod to surfing being in the Olympics — I was blown away by the surfing competition in this last Olympics, in Teahupo’o, and how amazing it was.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he believes it has "done amazing things for major championship golf".

From BBC

Related Words

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