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- [uh-meyzd]
- /əˈmeɪzd/
- /əˈmeɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-meyzd]
- /əˈmeɪzd/
Definitions of amazed word
- adjective amazed filled with incredulity or surprise 3
- adjective amazed greatly surprised; astounded; suddenly filled with wonder: The magician made the dove disappear before our amazed eyes. 1
- verb with object amazed to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly. 1
- verb with object amazed Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex. 1
- verb without object amazed to cause amazement: a new art show that delights and amazes. 1
- noun amazed Archaic. amazement. 1
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Origin of amazed
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at amaze, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Amazed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amazed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amazed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amazed
adjective amazed
- astonished — If you are astonished by something, you are very surprised about it.
- astounded — If you are astounded by something, you are very shocked or surprised that it could exist or happen.
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- stunned — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- startled — to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
Antonyms for amazed
verb amazed
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
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