Amazing

Causing great surprise, wonder, or admiration; astonishing, Very good; excellent, Causing great surprise or sudden wonder

Amazing - Meanings

Causing great surprise, wonder, or admiration; astonishing

Example: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, social media

Note: One of the most common uses of 'amazing', expressing a strong positive reaction to something impressive.

Very good; excellent

Example: The food at that restaurant was amazing.

Usage: informalContext: describing experiences, products, or performances

Note: Often used to convey a high level of satisfaction or enjoyment.

Causing great surprise or sudden wonder

Example: It's amazing how quickly she learned to play the piano.

Usage: formalContext: academic or professional discussions

Note: Can be used in a more formal context to emphasize a remarkable or unexpected achievement.

Amazing's synonyms

Astounding

Astounding describes something that is astonishing or overwhelming in a positive way.

Example: The magician's performance was astounding, leaving the audience in awe.

Note: Astounding suggests a sense of wonder and astonishment, similar to 'amazing'.

Remarkable

Remarkable refers to something that is worthy of attention or strikingly unusual.

Example: Her ability to learn new languages so quickly is truly remarkable.

Note: Remarkable focuses on the aspect of being noteworthy or exceptional, similar to 'amazing'.

Amazing expressions, common phrases

Mind-blowing

Something that is so impressive or astonishing that it overwhelms your mind.

Example: The special effects in the movie were just mind-blowing!

Note: Emphasizes a sense of overwhelming impact or surprise beyond just being 'amazing.'

Out of this world

Something that is extremely impressive or extraordinary, surpassing normal expectations.

Example: The view from the top of the mountain was truly out of this world.

Note: Suggests something beyond what is normally experienced or expected, emphasizing uniqueness and exceptional qualities.

Incredible

Something that is so extraordinary or exceptional that it is hard to believe.

Example: Her performance on stage was truly incredible.

Note: Conveys a strong sense of disbelief or astonishment, emphasizing the remarkable nature of the event or thing.

Astonishing

Something that is extremely surprising or impressive, often leaving people in a state of wonder.

Example: The magician's tricks were truly astonishing.

Note: Highlights the element of surprise or shock, often associated with something remarkable or unexpected.

Breathtaking

Something that is so beautiful or impressive that it takes your breath away.

Example: The sunset over the ocean was absolutely breathtaking.

Note: Focuses on the emotional or aesthetic impact that leaves someone in awe, often associated with natural beauty.

Jaw-dropping

Something that is so shocking or impressive that it causes your jaw to drop in surprise or amazement.

Example: The final plot twist in the movie was truly jaw-dropping.

Note: Emphasizes the physical reaction of being stunned or amazed, often associated with unexpected or remarkable events.

Stunning

Something that is so impressive or beautiful that it leaves a strong impact on the observer.

Example: The architecture of the cathedral was absolutely stunning.

Note: Emphasizes the sense of striking beauty or impressiveness, often associated with visual appeal or design.

Unbelievable

Something that is so extraordinary or remarkable that it is hard to believe.

Example: The news of her promotion was truly unbelievable.

Note: Conveys a strong sense of incredulity or astonishment, often associated with surprising or unexpected events.

Amazing everyday (slang) expressions

Awesome

Awesome is used to describe something that is very impressive or excellent.

Example: That concert was awesome!

Note: Similar to amazing but often more casual in tone and popular in informal speech.

Rad

Rad is short for radical and means excellent or cool.

Example: The party last night was so rad!

Note: Emphasizes a sense of excitement or admiration.

Epic

Epic is used to describe something grand, heroic, or impressive.

Example: The final scene in the movie was truly epic.

Note: Conveys a sense of grandeur or scale beyond just being amazing.

Lit

Lit means something is exciting, excellent, or amazing.

Example: The new song by that artist is so lit!

Note: Originally referred to a strong party or exciting event, now used more broadly.

Dope

Dope is used to describe something that is very good, cool, or impressive.

Example: Your outfit is so dope, I love it!

Note: Carries a connotation of being stylish or cutting-edge.

Wicked

Wicked means very impressive, awesome, or cool.

Example: The special effects in the movie were wicked!

Note: Commonly used in some regions like New England to express admiration or approval.

Sick

Sick means something is very impressive, amazing, or cool.

Example: That trick they did was sick!

Note: Originally referred to something bad, now used in a positive sense in youth culture.

Amazing - Examples

The view from the top of the mountain was amazing.

The magician's tricks were truly amazing.

The concert was fantastic, the band played amazing music.

Amazing grammar

Amazing - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: amazing

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): amazing

Syllables, Separation and Stress

amazing Contains 2 syllables: amaz • ing

Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈmā-ziŋ

amaz ing , ə ˈmā ziŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Amazing - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

amazing: ~ 2900 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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