noun

amazement

uh-MAYZ-muhnt

noun

A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

"To her amazement, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket."

"The crowd watched in amazement as the acrobat crossed the tightrope."

How to Use Amazement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of being amazed — deep surprise or wonder.

Common pairings

to my amazement in amazement sheer amazement watch in amazement

amazements plural

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To her _____, the lost ring turned up inside the old coat pocket.

From amaze plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

cement element clement pavement tenement amusement statement agreement excrement atonement implement placement