Word
amazed
US/əˈmeɪzd/
UK/ɐmˈeɪzd/
Definition
adj. feeling very surprised or full of wonder because something is better or more unusual than you expected.
adj. filled with astonishment or wonder; characterized by a state of extreme surprise. Often followed by the prepositions 'at' or 'by', or a 'that' clause.
Examples
“I was amazed by the beautiful view from the mountain.”
“The audience was absolutely amazed when the magician made the large bird disappear into thin air.”
“Scientists were amazed to find that the ancient ruins were far more technologically advanced than previous archaeological evidence had suggested.”
Examples
simple
“I was amazed by the beautiful view from the mountain.”
contextual
“The audience was absolutely amazed when the magician made the large bird disappear into thin air.”
complex
“Scientists were amazed to find that the ancient ruins were far more technologically advanced than previous archaeological evidence had suggested.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “amazed” in context.
Verb
01. be amazed to see
“I was amazed to see how much the city had changed.”
verb + prep + adj
02. look amazed
“She looked amazed when she saw the surprise party.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. amazed at
“The doctors were amazed at his quick recovery.”
adj + prep
04. amazed by
“I am still amazed by the beauty of the mountains.”
adj + prep
05. amazed to find
“He was amazed to find his lost keys in the fridge.”
adj + infinitive
06. utterly amazed
“We were utterly amazed by the magician's final trick.”
adv + adj
Usage
Commonly follows the verb 'to be' or 'to feel' and is often followed by 'at', 'by', or an infinitive verb.
Pitfall
The magic show was very amazed.
The magic show was very amazing.
Use 'amazed' to describe how a person feels. Use 'amazing' to describe the thing that causes the feeling.
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Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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