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- [uh-mey-zing]
- /əˈmeɪ zɪŋ/
- /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-mey-zing]
- /əˈmeɪ zɪŋ/
Definitions of amazing word
- adjective amazing You say that something is amazing when it is very surprising and makes you feel pleasure, approval, or wonder. 3
- adjective amazing causing wonder or astonishment 3
- adjective amazing causing great surprise or sudden wonder. 1
- verb with object amazing to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly. 1
- verb with object amazing Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex. 1
- verb without object amazing to cause amazement: a new art show that delights and amazes. 1
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Origin of amazing
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; amaze + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Amazing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amazing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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".
amazing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amazing
adj amazing
- unbelievable — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- surprising — causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.
- incredible — so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
- awesome — An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening.
adjective amazing
- astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
- astounding — If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- startling — creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
- miraculous — performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.
Antonyms for amazing
adj amazing
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
adjective amazing
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
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