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

"The course was great, the tutors were amazing. They were really helpful last year," she said.

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That’s just the beauty of astronomy: finding more amazing questions where you could expect answers.

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Universe is full of surprises, so watch this space to see what other amazing exoplanets they might find!

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“Completing a project of this scale on this timeline has been a challenge, but our team has delivered amazing results.”

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"Look at these children today who haven't had the right help and see how they're thriving. They are amazing. Imagine how much more amazing they can be with the right help and support."

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• breathtaking 
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• staggering 
• stunning 
• tremendous 
• unbelievable