amazement
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for amazement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use amazement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
to my amazement
in amazement
sheer amazement
watch in amazement
Etymology
From amaze plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Full origin of amazement →Frequently asked questions
What does “amazement” mean?
The word “amazement” means a feeling of great surprise or wonder. In plain terms, the state of being amazed — deep surprise or wonder.
How do you pronounce “amazement”?
“Amazement” is pronounced uh-MAYZ-muhnt (/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “amazement” in a sentence?
Here is “amazement” used in a sentence: “To her amazement, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket.”
What part of speech is “amazement”?
“Amazement” is a noun.
