Synonyms of amazing

amazing 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈmā-ziŋ 

1

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• stunning
• startling
• wonderful
• shocking
• incredible
• astonishing
• awesome
• breathtaking
• astounding
• unexpected
• stupefying
• miraculous
• jaw-dropping
• spectacular
• jolting
• flabbergasting
• extraordinary
• dumbfounding
• jarring
• awful
• remarkable
• stupendous
• unusual
• impressive
• eye-opening
• staggering
• wondrous
• marvelous
• unbelievable
• phenomenal
• blindsiding
• outstanding
• fabulous
• sublime
• unanticipated
• uncommon
• unforeseen
• unlikely
• confusing
• sensational
• prodigious
• unimaginable
• perplexing
• rare
• inconceivable
• upsetting
• incomprehensible
• unthinkable
• dismaying
• noticeable
• confounding
• disconcerting
• striking
• portentous
• notable
• unique
• unannounced
• bewildering
• conspicuous
• heart-stopping
• befuddling
• discomfiting
• unwonted
• nonplussing
• muddling
• singular
• flustering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• common
• ordinary
• typical
• unsurprising
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

2

as in wonderful

causing wonder or astonishment

the amazing feats of the circus acrobats simply enthralled the audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wonderful
• astonishing
• miraculous
• incredible
• surprising
• marvelous
• stunning
• awesome
• sublime
• extraordinary
• staggering
• impressive
• remarkable
• stupendous
• fabulous
• wondrous
• spectacular
• astounding
• prodigious
• interesting
• awful
• fascinating
• unbelievable
• unusual
• outstanding
• unique
• portentous
• exciting
• eye-opening
• phenomenal
• unimaginable
• inconceivable
• rare
• enchanting
• incomprehensible
• unthinkable
• uncommon
• striking
• attractive
• charming
• noticeable
• notable
• attracting
• sensational
• conspicuous
• entertaining
• unwonted
• enlightening
• alluring
• mind-blowing
• singular
• mind-boggling
• smashing
• enthralling
• mind-bending
• beguiling
• invigorating
• energizing
• captivating
• bewitching
• stimulating
• animating
• enlivening
• galvanizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unremarkable
• unimpressive
• tedious
• boring
• normal
• typical
• ordinary
• uninteresting
• uninspiring
• common
• usual
• monotonous
• tiring
• dull
• uninspired
• weary
• mundane
• customary
• wearisome
• unexceptional
• exhausting
• wearying
• draining
• fatiguing
• debilitating
• discouraging
• wearing
• disheartening
• jading
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• enervating
• enfeebling

amazing

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verb

present participle of amaze

as in stunning

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

your ability to remember names and faces amazes me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stunning
• surprising
• astonishing
• shocking
• startling
• astounding
• rocking
• flabbergasting
• dumbfounding
• stupefying
• taking by surprise
• bewildering
• bowling over
• thunderstriking
• perplexing
• confusing
• taking aback
• disconcerting
• befuddling
• flooring
• jarring
• dismaying
• blowing away
• shaking up
• discomfiting
• dazing
• muddling
• blindsiding
• nonplussing
• confounding
• knocking for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amazing

Adjective

The world is vast and people’s minds are just these amazing maelstroms, for good or for ill. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Alexandre Desplat is a shape-shifting genius, and that movie, in addition to being peculiar and amazing, has one of the most haunting scores ever. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026