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

Example Sentences

Wilson added: "It's an amazing mentality and some players when they get there, they stay on that limit. She is always trying to overcome limits. It's hard to be consistent and she is consistent."

From BBC

"Being in the final again feels amazing - it means a lot to me," said Alcaraz.

From BBC

“The shows are in our backyard, which is amazing,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is truly your time to come celebrate, enjoy, reflect and get ready for what’s going to be an amazing adventure,” Demoff told the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

They have an amazing happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., and I love their lychee martinis.

From Los Angeles Times

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• staggering 
• stunning 
• tremendous 
• unbelievable