amazed
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Filled with overwhelming surprise or wonder: Experiencing a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected, astonishing, or difficult to believe. 2. Struck with sudden astonishment or awe: Being in a state where one's normal thoughts are temporarily suspended due to a powerful impression.
Usage
The adjective "amazed" describes a person's state of mind. It is typically used with a linking verb (like be, feel, look, seem) or to modify a noun directly. It is often followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "by" or "at" to indicate the cause of the amazement.
Examples
- We were amazed by the incredible sunset over the mountains.
- She had an amazed expression on her face when she saw the surprise party.
- The researchers were amazed at the complexity of the newly discovered organism.
- I am constantly amazed by his ability to learn languages so quickly.
Advanced Usage
- "To be amazed to find/know/see/hear...": This structure emphasizes the specific action or fact that caused the surprise.
- I was amazed to find the old book in such perfect condition.
- "Never cease to amaze": An idiom used to say that something is consistently surprising or impressive.
- Her creativity never ceases to amaze me.
Variants and Related Words
- Amaze (verb): To fill with great surprise or wonder.
- The magician's final trick will amaze you.
- Amazement (noun): A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
- She watched in amazement as the acrobats performed.
- Amazing (adjective): Causing great surprise or wonder; impressive.
- We had an amazing time on our vacation.
Synonyms
- Astonished: Very surprised.
- Astounded: Shocked with wonder.
- Stunned: So shocked that one is temporarily unable to react.
- Flabbergasted: Extremely surprised (informal).
- Awed: Filled with a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
Antonyms
- Unimpressed
- Unsurprised
- Expectant
- Bored
Related Phrases
- Wide-eyed with amazement: Having one's eyes opened wide due to surprise.
- The children were wide-eyed with amazement at the zoo.
- Much to someone's amazement: Causing someone great surprise.
- Much to my amazement, I won the first prize.
Adjective
- filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
- an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation
- I stood enthralled, astonished by the vastness and majesty of the cathedral
- astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing
- stood in stunned silence
- stunned scientists found not one but at least three viruses