amazing
- 01 A1 Beginner
causing great surprise or wonder because it is so unusual.
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing in nature.
Simple“It is amazing how much the city has changed in just five years.”
In context“The speed of the recovery was truly amazing, defying the predictions of even the most optimistic medical experts.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
very good, impressive, or enjoyable.
possessing uniquely wonderful qualities; an informal intensifier for excellence.
Simple“We had an amazing time at the concert last night.”
In context“The hospitality we received was amazing, making what could have been a stressful trip quite pleasant.”
Teacher's tipIn professional writing, this sense can feel overused or imprecise; suggest 'exceptional' or 'superb' as alternatives.
Commonly modified by 'absolutely' or 'truly' for emphasis.
Learners often confuse the '-ing' adjective (describing the thing) with the '-ed' adjective (describing their own feeling).
Usage amazing father · amazing things
From amaze + -ing, from Old English āmasian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.