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Amazing describes something so extraordinary, impressive, or delightful that it fills you with wonder or surprise — like seeing a rainbow after a storm or hearing your favorite band play live for the first time. It’s often used to express strong positive emotion, admiration, or disbelief.
The acrobat's performance was absolutely amazing.
She has an amazing ability to solve complex puzzles in seconds.
It's amazing how quickly technology has transformed our daily lives.
We watched in amazement as the baby took her first steps.
The view from the mountain summit was truly amazing.
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Comes from the Old English verb 'amasian' (to confuse, bewilder), related to 'mæs' (a state of confusion or delusion). Though 'amazing' is not directly built from a classical Latin or Greek root, its core derives from the Germanic root *mas-/*mes- meaning 'to stupefy, perplex, or overwhelm'. This root evolved into Middle English 'amasen', then 'amaze', and finally the participial adjective 'amazing'. Examples include amaze, amazed, amazement, amazing.