Synonyms of amazed

amazed 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈmāzd 

1

as in stunned

affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stunned
• shocked
• astonished
• surprised
• horrified
• appalled
• astounded
• dumbstruck
• startled
• awestruck
• dumbfounded
• flabbergasted
• thunderstruck
• stupefied
• bewildered
• aghast
• overwhelmed
• dazed
• bowled over
• dismayed
• awed
• confused
• blindsided
• awesome
• wide-eyed
• widemouthed
• agape
• open-mouthed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unruffled
• casual
• nonchalant
• blasé

2

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wondering
• astonished
• surprised
• awed
• bewildered
• marveling
• astounded
• awestruck
• stunned
• dumbfounded
• flabbergasted
• puzzled
• startled
• open-mouthed
• bemused
• overwhelmed
• staggered
• stupefied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimpressed
• disinterested
• indifferent
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• dispassionate
• bored
• impassive
• incurious
• unemotional
• jaded
• emotionless

amazed

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verb

past tense of amaze

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

your ability to remember names and faces amazes me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprised
• stunned
• shocked
• astonished
• startled
• astounded
• flabbergasted
• dumbfounded
• rocked
• stupefied
• thunderstruck
• bewildered
• perplexed
• confused
• floored
• bowled over
• dismayed
• took by surprise
• took aback
• disconcerted
• befuddled
• nonplussed
• dazed
• blindsided
• jarred
• confounded
• blew away
• muddled
• shook up
• discomfited
• knocked for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amazed

Adjective

As the world waits with bated breath for official photographs from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding—specifically of Swift’s custom Dior wedding dress—Jason Kelce is amazed that no photos have leaked from the big day. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Every guest who reaches the temple's 17th-century wooden stage is amazed by the view over the grounds and the city beyond. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Verb

For twelve seasons, Kim has amazed us with her fierce and raw portrayal of Teddy Altman. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

What amazed me the most was the remains of what appeared to be a tall conifer — possibly a cypress or cedar — on Edgar Street in Pacific Palisades, where the Palisades fire ravaged an entire street. — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026