Synonyms

amazed

American

[uh-meyzd] / əˈmeɪzd /

adjective

greatly surprised; astounded; suddenly filled with wonder.

The magician made the dove disappear before our amazed eyes.

Other Word Forms

amazedly adverb
amazedness noun
unamazed adjective
unamazedly adverb
unamazedness noun

Etymology

Origin of amazed

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English; amaze + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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“Ooh, yes! Wonderful! But the thing is . . . the most excellent thing . . . the thing that I must tell you, so you will be absolutely amazed is . . . it is just me!”

From Literature

But what amazed me the most were the tapestries.

From Literature

"We were amazed that she remained in that position."

From BBC

Jonah was amazed at how calm his voice sounded.

From Literature

So when Broadway show attendees told her they’d come with their families, she was amazed.

From Los Angeles Times

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