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.

astonishing

astounding

Shockingly impressive

surprising · flabbergasting · stupefying · dumbfounding · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · bewildering · staggering · overwhelming

talent

gifted

Given as present

talented · virtuoso · masterful · exceptional · remarkable · phenomenal · extraordinary · impressive · skilled · accomplished

excellence

outstanding

Exceptionally good or unpaid

spectacular · tremendous · fabulous · fantastic · brilliant · marvelous · remarkable · impressive · exemplary · stellar

wonder

wonderment

Awed astonishment

enchantment · captivation · admiration · curiosity · spectacle · mystery · enchanting · spellbinding · mesmerizing · magical

sacred

miraculous

Seemingly impossible yet real

heavenly · supernatural · holy · spiritual · mystical · ethereal · numinous · celestial · sublime · majestic

Categories
Opposites
remarkability

amazingordinary

Standard, unremarkable

unremarkable · unsurprising · mundane · unexceptional · typical

emotional impact

amazingboring

Failing to engage interest

dull · tedious · uninteresting · monotonous · uninspiring

Phrases
Family

amazingly, amazingness

Familiarity
Top 500
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G