amazed

adjective

ə-ˈmāzd 

: feeling or showing great surprise or wonder

was amazed to hear what had happened

was too amazed to react at first

wearing an amazed expression on her face

amazedly

ə-ˈmā-zəd-lē 

adverb

He stared at them amazedly.

Synonyms

• astonished
• astounded
• awestruck
• awestricken
• bowled over
• dumbfounded
• dumfounded
• dumbstruck
• flabbergasted
• shocked
• stunned
• stupefied
• thunderstruck

Examples of amazed in a Sentence

you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house

a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the ongoing mystery of the items' purpose, Slack was amazed by the response online. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

My father would have been amazed, because my father didn't make speeches. —Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024

When foodies walk into the indoor/outdoor restaurant, they’re beguiled by the tropical décor and amazed by dishes encompassing flavors that can be savored in layers. —Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

Her parents don't accept her partner, Nick, but she's been amazed to see how the rest of her Amish family show their support and welcome her significant other. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of amaze entry 1

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above