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Definition of Amazement
1. Noun. The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising. "He looked at me in astonishment"
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Admiration, Wonder, Wonderment, Surprise, Stupefaction
Derivative terms: Amaze, Astonish
Definition of Amazement
1. n. The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration.
Definition of Amazement
1. Noun. The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment. ¹
2. Noun. (context: countable archaic) A particular feeling of wonder, surprise, fear, or horror. ¹
3. Noun. (context: countable dated) Something which amazes. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) Madness, frenzy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amazement
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amazement
Literary usage of Amazement
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling by Rudyard Kipling (1897)
"WITH ANY amazement And are not afraid with any amazement.—Marriage Service.
SCENE.— A bachelor's bed-room — toilet-table arranged with unnatural neatness. ..."
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