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Definition of amazing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

amazing adjective   /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/  /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ jump to other results
  1.   very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire synonym astonishing, astounding, incredible
    • an amazing feat/story/experience
    • That's amazing, isn't it?
    • The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it.
    • amazing to do something It was truly amazing to see how much work goes into a Broadway musical.
    • it is amazing how, what, etc… It's amazing how quickly people adapt.
    • it is amazing that… I find it amazing that people can be so irresponsible.
    • It’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
    Extra Examples
    • I have some amazing news.
    • I made an amazing discovery today.
    • It's amazing how much better I feel.
    • The results of the treatment were nothing short of amazing.
    • It's amazing what you can do if you have to.
    • The market has an amazing variety of fish.
    • The service is amazing value for money.
    • The virus spread at amazing speed.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • sound
    adverb
    • absolutely
    • pretty
    • rather
    phrases
    • be nothing short of amazing
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  2.   (informal) very impressive; excellent synonym fantastic (1)
    • He makes the most amazing cakes.
    • I saw the most amazing film yesterday!
    • That looks pretty amazing, doesn't it?
See amazing in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: amazing

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