# amazement

/əˈmeɪzmənt/ (US) · /ɐmˈeɪzmənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/amazement
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a feeling of great surprise and wonder. You feel this when something is so impressive or unexpected that you cannot believe it.

For teachers: 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.

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