amazed

Struck with wonder

Amazed describes being struck with great surprise or wonder.

It suggests being momentarily stunned by something unexpected or remarkable: I was amazed at how quickly she learned, He stood amazed at the sight.

The feeling is stronger than surprised but less overwhelming than astonished.

To amaze is to cause this reaction: Her talent amazes me.

astonished

astounded

Overwhelmed by surprise

thunderstruck · gobsmacked · stupefied · speechless · agog · incredulous · bowled over · staggered · floored · blown away

wonder

marveling

Feeling astonished admiration

enthralled · mesmerized · spellbound · transfixed · rapt · bedazzled · beguiled · wonderstruck · starry-eyed · curious

awe

reverent

Feeling profound respect

transcendent · majestic · breathtaking · awe-inspiring · grandeur · magnificent · spectacular · miraculous · phenomenal · glorious

delight

thrilled

Overjoyed beyond measure

delighted · exhilarated · euphoric · jubilant · gleeful · beaming · tickled · gratified · pleasantly surprised · moved

realization

revelation

Surprising disclosed truth

aha moment · eureka · dawning · awakened · illuminated · sudden clarity · breakthrough · transformed · converted · paradigm shift

shock

jolted

Abruptly shaken or startled

reeling · disbelief · blindsided · rocked · unsettled · disturbed · stricken · paralyzed · frozen · numb

Categories
Opposites
emotional reaction to the unexpected

amazedunsurprised

Not caught off guard

unamazed · unfazed · expectant · unruffled · unimpressed

engagement and interest

amazedbored

Lacking interest or engagement

indifferent · blase · apathetic · uninterested · underwhelmed

Phrases
Family

amazing, amaze, amazement, amazingly, amazes, amazements, unamazed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G