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amazement

noun

amaze·​ment ə-ˈmāz-mənt How to pronounce amazement (audio)
1
: a feeling of astonishment : the quality or state of being amazed
was filled with amazement by what he saw
She stared at him in amazement.
2
: something that causes astonishment : something that is amazing
… the amazements that are turning up in physics each year … Lewis Thomas
3

Example Sentences

The crowd watched in amazement as the magician performed his tricks. Much to the amazement of her family, she left school to pursue her acting career.
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Word History

Etymology

amaze entry 1 + -ment

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of amazement was in 1592

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