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Word amazing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / əˈmeɪzɪŋ / NAmE / əˈmeɪzɪŋ /
Example
  • an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance
  • that's amazing, isn't it?
  • it's amazing how quickly people adapt.
  • it’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
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amazing

(adjective)BrE / əˈmeɪzɪŋ / NAmE / əˈmeɪzɪŋ /
  1. very surprising, especially in a way that makes you feel pleasure or admiration
    • synonym astounding
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/astounding
    • an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance
    • That's amazing, isn't it?
    • It's amazing how quickly people adapt.
    • It’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
    • The amazing thing is, he really believes he’ll get away with it.

    Extra Examples

    • I saw the most amazing film yesterday!
    • The results of the treatment were nothing short of amazing.
    • a truly amazing achievement
    • I have some amazing news.
    • I made an amazing discovery today.
    • It’s amazing how much better I feel.
    • It’s amazing how restful and calm some of the pictures are.
    • It’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
    • It’s amazing what you can do if you have to.
    • The amazing thing is, he really believes he’ll get away with it.
    • The market has an amazing variety of fish.
    • The service is amazing value for money.
    • The virus spread at amazing speed.
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