amazed

1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈmāzd 

: feeling or showing great surprise or wonder

was amazed to hear what had happened

was too amazed to react at first

wearing an amazed expression on her face

amazedly

ə-ˈmā-zəd-lē 

adverb

He stared at them amazedly.

amazed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of amaze entry 1

Synonyms of amazed

Adjective

• stunned
• shocked
• astonished
• surprised
• horrified

Examples of amazed in a Sentence

Adjective

you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house

a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

We were challenged, excited, amazed, and inspired during our unforgettable experiences around the country. — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Hard to find anybody who is not amazed by both his talent and his humility. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Boone was especially amazed that the museum has a 20-foot segment of the 360-foot communications antenna that once rose from the North Tower. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Experts are amazed to see such progress in the humanoid robot industry. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of amaze entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1548, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for amazed

• overgrazed
• paraphrased
• reappraised
• appraised
• rephrased
• unfazed
• unglazed
• upraised
• blazed
• braised
• brazed
• crazed