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

Other Word Forms

• amazingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of amazing¹

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

Example Sentences

“Daisy is his entire world and she’s just amazing. What a dog,” Abraham said.

From Los Angeles Times

From Beethoven, Bach and Mozart, all of that music is amazing.

From Los Angeles Times

In his post, he told fans: "Have an amazing time if you're going this month, and I'll see you back onstage with the band in November. Bonehead X."

From BBC

“It’s amazing that anybody wants to see anything that I’m doing. And I don’t take that for granted.”

From Los Angeles Times

Swift showed off her diamond engagement ring, which she confirmed Kelce designed with an "amazing jeweller" called Kindred Lubeck.

From BBC

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