: 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 adverb
He stared at them amazedly.

Examples of amazed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The actor’s vocal coach Eric Vetro, who also worked with him on Wonka, previously told PEOPLE that fans will be amazed by Chalamet’s vocal talent. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Goran, who has been to Athos many times, seemed amazed by this rudeness. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024 The world spent 2023 amazed by the potential of ChatGPT and grappling with its consequences. Dan Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024 Jacobs says she’s been amazed by what athletes have been able to accomplish through NIL, from helping to subsidize the education of their siblings to setting up a fund to help other female student-athletes. Sam Brock, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024 Prepare to be amazed at how doable the final tally is. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 That is another thing that has amazed researchers — the degree to which development of population immunity and the evolution of the virus have progressed in lockstep. Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024 With loads of sensory experiences, this soft crinkle book gives them more than enough material to be amazed at. Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 After showing off his pipes in Wonka, Chalamet will also be singing in character as Dylan for the new film, with his vocal coach previously telling PEOPLE that fans will be amazed by his talent. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

from past participle of amaze entry 1

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amazed was in 1548

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“Amazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amazed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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