verb
amaze
uh-MAYZ/əˈmeɪz/
To surprise greatly or fill with wonder.
The enormous sandcastle amazes the child and parent, who stare in delight.
Etymology
Old English amasian meant to confound or confuse. The earlier idea of being stunned or bewildered developed into being overwhelmed by sudden surprise or wonder.
In context
It never ceases to amaze me how putting a silver plate on a piece of copper [music] can make it look so beautiful.
More examples
- Her ability to remember names continues to amaze me.
- The view from the summit amazed the tired climbers.
- The young pianist is amazing audiences with his confident playing.
Forms
amaze · amazes · amazed · amazing
amazement noun — A feeling of great surprise or wonder.