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amazement

American  
[uh-meyz-muhnt] / əˈmeɪz mənt /

noun

  1. overwhelming surprise or astonishment.

  2. Obsolete.

    1. stupefaction; frenzy.

    2. perplexity.

    3. consternation.

amazement British  
/ əˈmeɪzmənt /

noun

  1. incredulity or great astonishment; complete wonder or surprise

  2. obsolete bewilderment or consternation

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Etymology

Origin of amazement

First recorded in 1590–1600; amaze + -ment

Example Sentences

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I would stare at Betsie in amazement as she talked about these things.

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There were no smiles of excitement among them, only a dull amazement.

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I was almost speechless with amazement, but not quite.

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He was all amazement, teeth showing yellow, eyes too eager.

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He heaves himself out of his chair, rushing over toward me, face filled with amazement.

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