amazement

uh-MAYZ-muhnt

Amazement (noun) means a feeling of great surprise or wonder. Example: “To her amazement, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket.”

noun

A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

"To her amazement, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket."

"The crowd watched in amazement as the acrobat crossed the tightrope."

How to use amazement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of being amazed — deep surprise or wonder.

Common pairings

to my amazement in amazement sheer amazement watch in amazement

amazements plural

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To her _____, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket.

From amaze plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

astonishment

wonder surprise astonishment

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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.

Vocabulary lists that include amazement:

wonder surprise astonishment