American English

How to pronounce amazing

adjectiveB1Common word
uhMAYzihng

/əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Causing great surprise because something is much better, bigger, faster, or more unusual than expected.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Causing great surprise because something is much better, bigger, faster, or more unusual than expected.

The view from the mountain was amazing.

She gave an amazing performance.

Good to know

Amazing describes what causes the feeling. Use amazed for the person who feels it.

Common phrases & grammar

amazing view · amazing performance · amazing result

an amazing + noun

[subject] + be + amazing

adjectiveinformal

Extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive.

We had an amazing time at the concert.

This restaurant is amazing.

Common phrases & grammar

amazing experience · amazing opportunity · amazing story

an amazing + noun

[subject] + be + amazing

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