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amazed

[ uh-meyzd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

greatly surprised; astounded; suddenly filled with wonder:
The magician made the dove disappear before our amazed eyes.

Origin of amazed¹

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English; amaze + -ed ²

“I was amazed that they were already familiar with the names of big designers like Christian Dior,” says Baek.

I spoke to Ruehli on Sunday by phone and was amazed by her triumphant tone.

At first, family members are awestruck—amazed and thankful that their loved one is still with them.

I was amazed how often I had never heard of the versions of a song you focused on.

George was in his element at those times, and the depth of his knowledge amazed me.

He stood, with the air of a hero, both arms extended towards the amazed pair of lovers.

Above all, he was amazed to hear me talk of a mercenary standing army in the midst of peace and among a free people.

Her manner amazed him; it was so unlike the aspect of fair interpretation, with which she usually discussed a dubious subject.

I am always astonished, amazed and delighted afresh, and even as I listen I can hardly believe that the man can play so!

On rounding a point a few minutes after, he was again arrested by a scene which, while it charmed, amazed him.

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