amazing
Beyond all expectations
Amazing describes something that causes wonder or astonishment.
The word has weakened through overuse—what once meant genuinely awe-inspiring now often means merely very good or impressive: The food was amazing, She's an amazing person.
Stronger amazement survives in contexts of genuine surprise: It's amazing anyone survived the crash.
Shockingly impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- shockingCausing intense surprise
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
- surprisingCausing mild shock
flabbergasting · stupefying · dumbfounding · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · bewildering · staggering
Given as present
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigiousExtraordinarily great in extent
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- talentedHaving natural ability
virtuoso · masterful · exceptional · remarkable · phenomenal · extraordinary · impressive · skilled
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
tremendous · fabulous · fantastic · brilliant · marvelous · remarkable · impressive · exemplary
Awed astonishment
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
captivation · admiration · curiosity · spectacle · mystery · enchanting · spellbinding · mesmerizing
astounding
Shockingly impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- shockingCausing intense surprise
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
surprising · flabbergasting · stupefying · dumbfounding · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · bewildering · staggering · overwhelming
gifted
Given as present
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigiousExtraordinarily great in extent
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
talented · virtuoso · masterful · exceptional · remarkable · phenomenal · extraordinary · impressive · skilled · accomplished
outstanding
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
spectacular · tremendous · fabulous · fantastic · brilliant · marvelous · remarkable · impressive · exemplary · stellar
wonderment
Awed astonishment
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
enchantment · captivation · admiration · curiosity · spectacle · mystery · enchanting · spellbinding · mesmerizing · magical
miraculous
Seemingly impossible yet real
- divineOf or from gods
- transcendentExceeding usual boundaries
- blessedReceiving divine favor
heavenly · supernatural · holy · spiritual · mystical · ethereal · numinous · celestial · sublime · majestic
- adjectivesbig, urgent, temporary, bold, optional
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- astonishmentawe, wonder, wonderstruck, awestruck, astonished
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- expressions of awewow, whoa, awesome, incredible, unbelievable
amazingordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · unsurprising · mundane · unexceptional · typical
amazingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · tedious · uninteresting · monotonous · uninspiring
- Amazing GraceHymn about divine mercy
- The Amazing RaceTravel competition television series
- Amazing RaceTravel-based elimination competition
- The Amazing Spider-ManMarvel's flagship arachnid publication