Amazed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈmāzd/

Meaning & Definition of Amazed

Amazed (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing great surprise or wonder

Amazed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

    "you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house"

    similar: astonished, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, stupefied, thunderstruck
    related: blindsided, startled, surprised, aghast, appalled, dismayed, horrified, bewildered, confused, dazed, overwhelmed, agape, awed, awesome, open-mouthed, wide-eyed, widemouthed
    near: blasé, casual, nonchalant, unruffled

  2. filled with amazement or wonder

    "a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid"

    similar: astonished, astounded, awed, awestruck, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, marveling, open-mouthed, wondering
    related: startled, surprised, bemused, bewildered, puzzled, overwhelmed, staggered, stunned, stupefied
    near: unimpressed, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional, bored, jaded

Amazed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

    "your ability to remember names and faces amazes me"

    similar: astonished, astounded, bowled over, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, floored, rocked, shocked, startled, stunned, stupefied, surprised, thunderstruck, knocked for a loop, took aback, took by surprise
    related: befuddled, bewildered, blew away, blindsided, confounded, confused, dazed, discomfited, disconcerted, dismayed, jarred, muddled, nonplussed, perplexed, shook up

Related Entry: Amaze (verb)

Amaze is a different word from Amazed. The synonyms below are for amaze, not for amazed.

  1. to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

    "your ability to remember names and faces amazes me"

    similar: astonish, astound, bowl over, dumbfound, flabbergast, floor, rock, shock, startle, stun, stupefy, surprise, thunderstrike, knock for a loop, take aback, take by surprise
    related: befuddle, bewilder, blindside, blow away, confound, confuse, daze, discomfit, disconcert, dismay, jar, muddle, nonplus, perplex, shake up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amazed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amazed:

astonished, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, stupefied, thunderstruck, awed, marveling, open-mouthed, wondering, floored, rocked, startled, surprised, knocked for a loop, took aback, took by surprise

Related Words for Amazed

blindsided, aghast, appalled, dismayed, horrified, bewildered, confused, dazed, overwhelmed, agape, awesome, wide-eyed, widemouthed, bemused, puzzled, staggered, befuddled, blew away, confounded, discomfited, disconcerted, jarred, muddled, nonplussed, perplexed, shook up

Near Antonyms of Amazed

blasé, casual, nonchalant, unruffled, unimpressed, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional, bored, jaded

Word Forms of Amazed

Derived words: amazedly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Amazed

from past participle of amaze:1

First known use: 1548

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Amazed

Frequently Asked Questions about Amazed

What does "Amazed" mean?

"Amazed" means feeling or showing great surprise or wonder. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: feeling or showing great surprise or wonder. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Amazed"?

Other words for "Amazed" include astonished, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted and shocked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amazed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amazed"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amazed". Common alternatives include astonished, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned and stupefied.

How do you use "Amazed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Amazed" in a sentence: "you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house"; "a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid"; "your ability to remember names and faces amazes me".

Is "Amazed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Amazed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Amazed" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Amazed" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Amazed"?

"Amazed" is pronounced /ə-ˈmāzd/.

What is the origin of the word "Amazed"?

"Amazed" comes from from past participle of amaze:1. First known use: 1548.