Definition of 'amazement'

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amazement

(əmeɪzmənt )

uncountable noun [oft in NOUN]

Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much.

I stared at her in amazement.

Synonyms: astonishment, surprise, wonder, shock More Synonyms of amazement

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amazement in British

(əˈmeɪzmənt )

noun

incredulity or great astonishment; complete wonder or surprise

2. obsolete

bewilderment or consternation

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amazement in American

(əˈmeɪzmənt ; əmāzˈmənt)

noun

an amazed condition; great wonder; astonishment

2. Obsolete

bewilderment

Example sentences containing 'amazement'

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