Amazing

Pronunciation: /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of amazing

adjective causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example Sentences

A1 The view from the top of the mountain was amazing.

A2 I had an amazing time at the beach with my friends.

B1 The new restaurant in town has amazing food.

B2 The concert last night was absolutely amazing.

C1 The technology used in the new smartphone is truly amazing.

C2 The performance of the ballet dancers was simply amazing.

Examples of amazing in a Sentence

formal The scientist made an amazing discovery that could change the course of history.

informal I had an amazing time at the concert last night!

slang That new video game is so amazing, I can't stop playing it.

figurative Her ability to forgive and move on is truly amazing.

Grammatical Forms of amazing

• past tense: amazed
• plural: amazings
• comparative: more amazing
• superlative: most amazing
• present tense: amazes
• future tense: will amaze
• perfect tense: have amazed
• continuous tense: amazing
• singular: amazing
• positive degree: amazing
• infinitive: to amaze
• gerund: amazing
• participle: amazed

Origin and Evolution of amazing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'amazing' originated from the Old English word 'amasian' which means to bewilder or confuse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amazing' evolved to convey a sense of wonder, astonishment, and admiration rather than confusion or bewilderment.