Meaning & Definition of word "Amaze"
Amaze
/əˈmeɪz/
verb:
- 1. to cause someone to feel great surprise or wonder.
- Example: The magician's incredible tricks never fail to amaze the audience.
- 2. to overwhelm with wonder or astonishment.
- Example: The beauty of the sunset amazed everyone on the beach.
- 3. to fill with astonishment.
- Example: Her talent for painting amazed her teachers.
- 4. to surprise greatly; to astound.
- Example: I was amazed by how quickly he solved the problem.
Etymology
●Middle English 'amazen', from 'a-' (on) + 'maze' (to confuse or bewilder).
Common Phrases and Expressions
nothing short of amazing:
Used to describe something that is extraordinarily impressive.
amaze and confuse:
To bewilder someone as well as impress them.
Related Words
amazement:
A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
amazing:
Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
Slang Meanings of amaze
Meaning: To blow someone's mind.
● Example Sentence: That movie just blew my mind!
Meaning: To freak out.
● Example Sentence: The news about the concert lineup totally freaked me out!