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amazement

[ uh-meyz-muhnt ]

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noun

amazement

/ əˈmeɪzmənt /

First recorded in 1590–1600; amaze + -ment

He then slumped to the floor, to the amazement of his audience, having departed this plane of earthly existence.

To his amazement, he got an answer he'd never heard before: Great.

Even China,” she says with amazement, “We were not expecting China to say that aloud.

Some people stared in curiosity, some in amazement, and others in judgment, so it was interesting to get that glare.

To my amazement I was permitted to drive right up to it and park right in front.

The sailors were all in amazement, and asked me a thousand questions, which I had no inclination to answer.

There was a pause, during which Blanche went through a little mute exhibition of amazement and pleasure.

A sign from Lawrence, and, to the amazement of the guerrillas, they were looking into the muzzles of revolvers.

The servant announced M. Robinson, and he entered, to the great amazement of the guests.

It was with much amazement that they watched Henrietta absorb sandwiches, cake, eggs, and fruit.

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