Amazing
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
adjectiveB1
Definition
Amazing means something is so good, surprising, or unusual that it makes people feel wonder or admiration. It can describe events, things, or people that stand out because they are very special or hard to believe.
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⚡ See It in Action
Very surprising or difficult to believe because it is so good or unusual
- •The fireworks show was amazing last night.
- •She did an amazing job on her presentation.
- •It’s amazing how fast he learned to play the piano.
Causing admiration or strong positive feelings
- •The view from the mountain was amazing.
- •They had an amazing time at the concert.
- •His kindness was truly amazing.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "amazing" like "good," but much stronger and with surprise—something that makes you say "Wow!"
- ✓Picture seeing a beautiful rainbow after a storm or watching a magic trick that you cannot explain
- ✓It's the feeling you get when something is better or more exciting than you expected
- ✓Sounds like "a-MAZ-ing" → imagine being lost in a big maze and suddenly finding the exit—surprised and happy
- ✓Think of stories where heroes do incredible things that make everyone amazed
- ✓NOT like "nice" (simple positive feeling), "amazing" is much more exciting and surprising
- ✓NOT like "ordinary" or "normal"—amazing means special and unusual
- ✓NOT like "good" (simple approval), amazing includes surprise and wonder as well
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Incredible: very hard to believe, often used for surprising or impressive things (Use when you want to emphasize disbelief)
- •Wonderful: very good and enjoyable (Use when the focus is on happiness or pleasure)
- •Fantastic: extremely good or impressive (Use in informal situations to show strong approval)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "a-" (a common prefix without special meaning here) + "maz" (from amaze) + "-ing" (adjective form)
- •Etymology: From the verb "amaze," which means to surprise or fill with wonder, plus "-ing" to describe something that causes this feeling
- •Historical development: "Amazing" has been used since the 16th century to describe things that cause great surprise or wonder
- •Modern usage: Commonly used in everyday speech to show strong positive feelings about something unusual or very good
💭 Reflect & Connect
•What kinds of things in your life do you find amazing, and why?
•Can something be amazing but also scary or confusing? How would you explain that?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.The magician’s tricks were amazing because they ___ everyone in the audience.
2.She felt ___ joy after hearing the amazing news about her exam results.
3.Unlike normal sunsets, the colors in this one were so bright and ___.
4.When people say "That’s amazing!" they often feel ___ or surprise.
5.You usually use "amazing" to describe something ___ or unexpected.
6.After the show, they talked about the amazing performance for ___ time.
7.The amazing view from the top of the hill made us ___ for a long moment.