amazing
[ uh-mey-zing ]
/ əˈmeɪ zɪŋ /
adjective
causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
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Definition for amazing (2 of 2)
amaze
[ uh-meyz ]
/ əˈmeɪz /
verb (used with object), a·mazed, a·maz·ing.
to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.
Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex.
verb (used without object), a·mazed, a·maz·ing.
to cause amazement: a new art show that delights and amazes.
noun
Archaic. amazement.
Origin of amaze
SYNONYMS FOR amaze
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British Dictionary definitions for amazing (1 of 2)
amazing
/ (əˈmeɪzɪŋ) /
adjective
causing wonder or astonishmentamazing feats
Derived forms of amazing
amazingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for amazing (2 of 2)
amaze
/ (əˈmeɪz) /
verb (tr)
to fill with incredulity or surprise; astonish
an obsolete word for bewilder
noun
an archaic word for amazement
Word Origin for amaze
Old English āmasian
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