adjective
amazed
Very surprised.
The children look amazed as butterflies emerge from the enclosure.
Etymology
Earlier amaze meant to bewilder or confuse. A person who was amazed was mentally overwhelmed; the adjective later became the ordinary description of someone strongly surprised.
More examples
- I was amazed by how quickly the plants grew.
- She remains amazed at his generosity.
- The audience falls silent, amazed by the unexpected ending.
Similar words
- astonished
- Similarly expresses very strong surprise.
- impressed
- Suggests admiration but does not necessarily include surprise.