amaze

[uh-meyz]

verb (used with object)

amazed, amazing 

1. to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.

   It will never cease to amaze me how fast children grow.

   She was amazed that someone could be serious about something so incredibly absurd.

   Synonyms: flabbergast, stun, dumbfound, astound

2. Obsolete.,  to bewilder; perplex.

verb (used without object)

amazed, amazing 

1. to cause amazement.

   The museum has a new art show that delights and amazes.

noun

1. Archaic.,  amazement.

amaze

/ əˈmeɪz /

verb

1. to fill with incredulity or surprise; astonish

2. an obsolete word for bewilder

noun

1. an archaic word for amazement

Word History and Origins

Origin of amaze¹

First recorded before 1000; from Middle English amasen, from Old English āmasian “to confuse, stun, astonish,” equivalent to a- ³, + unattested *masian “to confuse”; maze ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of amaze¹

Old English āmasian

Synonym Study

See surprise.

Example Sentences

"I think he's an amazing striker. Everyone knows that," the Dutchman said.

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William said while his father was "committed to work", he also had an "amazing capacity for friendship and a capacity to make connections with people".

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There's been Louis Bielle-Biarrey's brilliance for France, Argentina's amazing comeback against Scotland, England's emergence as a global force, and South Africa cementing their greatness with formidable victories in Paris and Dublin.

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It would be absolutely amazing if somebody from that time would come out of the woodwork.

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The feeling is amazing, and he will want to express himself and show the world how good he is.

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Related Words

• affect 
• alarm 
• astonish 
• astound 
• bewilder 
• daze 
• dumbfound 
• flabbergast 
• impress 
• perplex 
• shock 
• stagger 
• startle 
• stun