adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

amazingly

uh-MAY-zihng-lee

Amazingly (adv) means in a way that causes great surprise or wonder. Example: “Amazingly, the team came back from three goals down to win.”

adv

In a way that causes great surprise or wonder.

"Amazingly, the team came back from three goals down to win."

To a very great or impressive extent.

"The new engine is amazingly efficient for its size."

How to Use Amazingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSurprisingly or remarkably — often used at the start of a sentence to highlight an unexpected fact.

Common pairings

amazingly enough amazingly well

Word Forms

more amazingly comparative, most amazingly superlative

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Etymology

From amazing plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Rhymes for amazingly

kingly tingly lovingly willingly seemingly mockingly knowingly alarmingly annoyingly strikingly shockingly stunningly

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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.