amazingly
6 synonyms for amazingly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that causes 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.
How to use amazingly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
amazingly enough
amazingly well
Etymology
From amazing plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of amazingly →Frequently asked questions
What does “amazingly” mean?
The word “amazingly” means in a way that causes great surprise or wonder. In plain terms, surprisingly or remarkably — often used at the start of a sentence to highlight an unexpected fact.
How do you pronounce “amazingly”?
“Amazingly” is pronounced uh-MAY-zihng-lee (/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ in IPA).
How do you use “amazingly” in a sentence?
Here is “amazingly” used in a sentence: “Amazingly, the team came back from three goals down to win.”
What part of speech is “amazingly”?
“Amazingly” is an adverb.
Is “amazingly” a common word?
“Amazingly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “amazingly” have?
“Amazingly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that causes great surprise or wonder.
What is the difference between "amazingly" and "amazing"?
"Amazing" is an adjective that describes a noun directly, as in "an amazing view," while "amazingly" is the adverb form, used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb, as in "she recovered amazingly fast." Both express great surprise or wonder, but "amazingly" always attaches to an action or quality rather than a thing.
Can "amazingly" be used to mean simply "very"?
Yes, in informal speech and writing "amazingly" often works as an intensifier meaning "to a very great or impressive extent," as in "the plan worked amazingly well." This weaker, intensifying use is common alongside its stronger sense of causing genuine surprise or wonder.
Where does "amazingly" usually go in a sentence?
"Amazingly" can open a sentence as a comment on the whole statement, as in "Amazingly, no one was hurt," or sit directly before the word it modifies, as in "an amazingly good result." Both placements are standard in everyday English.
