Amazement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈmāz-mənt/ amaze·ment

Meaning & Definition of Amazement

Amazement (noun)

  1. a feeling of astonishment, the quality or state of being amazed
  2. something that causes astonishment, something that is amazing
  3. consternation, bewilderment

Amazement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary

    "Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land"

    similar: admiration, astonishment, awe, wonder, wonderment
    related: dread, fear, respect, reverence, veneration, curiosity, interest, shock, surprise, disbelief, incomprehension, incredulity, beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination, animation, enlightenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation, absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, immersion, involvement
    near: apathy, disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern, boredom, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, tiredness, weariness, weltschmerz, cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy

  2. the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual

    "imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man"

    similar: astonishment, shock, startlement, stupefaction, surprise
    related: awe, wonder, wonderment, startle, bewilderment, confusion, consternation, discomfiture, dismay

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amazement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amazement:

admiration, astonishment, awe, wonder, wonderment, shock, startlement, stupefaction, surprise

Related Words for Amazement

dread, fear, respect, reverence, veneration, curiosity, interest, disbelief, incomprehension, incredulity, beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination, animation, enlightenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation, absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, immersion, involvement, startle, bewilderment, confusion, consternation

Near Antonyms of Amazement

apathy, disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern, boredom, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, tiredness, weariness, weltschmerz, cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy

Origin & Etymology of Amazement

amaze:1 + -ment

First known use: 1592

Words & Phrases Containing Amazement

to one's amazement

Frequently Asked Questions about Amazement

What does "Amazement" mean?

"Amazement" means a feeling of astonishment, the quality or state of being amazed. As a noun, it is defined as: a feeling of astonishment, the quality or state of being amazed. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Amazement"?

Other words for "Amazement" include admiration, astonishment, awe, wonder, wonderment, shock, startlement and stupefaction. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amazement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amazement"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amazement". Common alternatives include admiration, astonishment, awe, wonder, wonderment, shock, startlement, stupefaction and surprise.

How do you use "Amazement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Amazement" in a sentence: "Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land"; "imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man".

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

"Amazement" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Amazement"?

"Amazement" is pronounced /ə-ˈmāz-mənt/ and divided into syllables as amaze·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Amazement"?

"Amazement" comes from amaze:1 + -ment. First known use: 1592.

What is another word for "Amazement" meaning "the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary"?

When "Amazement" (noun) means the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary, synonyms include admiration, astonishment, awe, wonder and wonderment.