English Explanatory Dictionary

amazement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
  2. A particular feeling of wonder, surprise, fear, or horror.
  3. Something which amazes.
  4. Madness, frenzy.

Pronunciation

/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-amazement.wav

Word forms

amazement amazements

Etymology

From amaze + -ment.

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