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Meaning of amazed
having a strong feeling of great surprise or wonder
Etymology of amazed
The word "amazed" originated from the Old English word "amaisian", which is derived from "amais", meaning "to stupefy" or "to astonish", and the suffix "-ian", which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from surprise and wonder to shock and astonishment
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
astounded
stunned
shocked
flabbergasted
bewildered
perplexed
baffled
dumbfounded
speechless
awestruck
wonderstruck
fascinated
captivated
enthralled
spellbound
mesmerized
hypnotized
enthused
excited
thrilled
delighted
impressed
surprised
startled
gobsmacked
floored
staggered
nonplussed
disconcerted
flummoxed
bewildered
Definitions
- Feeling great surprise or wonder, typically because something is unexpected or extraordinary
- * Having a strong feeling of great surprise or wonder, often to the point of being unable to speak or think clearly
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display left the crowd amazed and cheering
- * She was amazed by the beauty of the Grand Canyon
- * The news of the discovery amazed the scientific community
Antonyms
unimpressed
uninspired
unenthusiastic
unmoved
unaffected
indifferent
apathetic
unresponsive
lethargic
sluggish
disinterested
bored
jaded
cynical
skeptical
unconvinced
unamazed
unsurprised
unastonished
unfazed
unperturbed
calm
composed
serene