amazement

noun

amaze·​ment ə-ˈmāz-mənt 

1

: a feeling of astonishment : the quality or state of being amazed

was filled with amazement by what he saw

She stared at him in amazement.

2

: something that causes astonishment : something that is amazing

… the amazements that are turning up in physics each year …

—Lewis Thomas

3

obsolete : consternation, bewilderment

Synonyms of amazement

• astonishment
• admiration
• wonderment
• wonder

Examples of amazement in a Sentence

The crowd watched in amazement as the magician performed his tricks.

Much to the amazement of her family, she left school to pursue her acting career.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans and celebrities shared their amazement in a video shared by the show on Instagram. —Ryan Brennan march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026

Vokietaitis even managed to draw a foul call on the opening tip, much to the amazement of Miller and his team. —Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026

To my amazement, up shot Leo’s hand. —Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

So when the Post relaunched Book World in 2022, readers and writers reacted with the same mixture of amazement and trepidation inspired by the dinosaurs at Jurassic Park. —Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

amaze entry 1 + -ment

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing amazement

• to one's amazement

Rhymes for amazement

• reappraisement
• appraisement

Kids Definition

amazement

noun

amaze·​ment ə-ˈmāz-mənt 

: great surprise or astonishment