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

Related Words

• astonishing 
• awe-inspiring 
• breathtaking 
• extraordinary 
• incredible 
• marvelous 
• prodigious 
• sensational 
• spectacular 
• staggering 
• stunning 
• tremendous 
• unbelievable