Word
amazement
Phoneticsamaze·ment
US/əˈmeɪzmənt/
UK/ɐmˈeɪzmənt/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a feeling of great surprise and wonder. You feel this when something is so impressive or unexpected that you cannot believe it.
n. a state of great surprise and wonder. Often used to describe a reaction to something that is difficult to comprehend or explain.
Examples
“The children looked in amazement at the fireworks.”
“The crowd stood in stunned amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit from an empty hat.”
“The discovery of the ancient city was met with a sense of collective amazement that lasted for decades among the archaeological community.”
Examples
simple
“The children looked in amazement at the fireworks.”
contextual
“The crowd stood in stunned amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit from an empty hat.”
complex
“The discovery of the ancient city was met with a sense of collective amazement that lasted for decades among the archaeological community.”
Real-World Examples
“That they only scored once was a source of amazement.” “He died in 1996, leaving behind decades of pots, plates, figurines and drawings filled with wonder and amazement.” Etymology
From amaze + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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