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amazed
adjective · Say it: uh-MAYZD
What it means
Foundationvery surprised by something unexpected or wonderful
Ella was amazed when she saw the dolphins leaping at the seaside.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- astonished
- astounded
- stunned
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- unimpressed
- unsurprised
More examples
- We were amazed by the magician's tricks at Jack's birthday party.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'amasian', meaning to confuse or stun.
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