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UK [əˈmeɪzɪŋ] / US adjective
1)
a) very surprising

Her story was quite amazing.

It's amazing how stupid people can be.

b) used about something surprising that is also very impressive

Their last CD sold an amazing 2 million copies.

I think you are doing an amazing job with those children.

2) mainly spoken very pleasant or enjoyable

We had an amazing time in Thailand.

What an amazing meal!


Derived word:
amazingly
UK / US adverb

The weekend has gone by amazingly fast.


English dictionary. 2014.

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