CEFR B2

amazement

noun

Meaning

A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

Examples

She looked at the gift with utter amazement.
The children stared in amazement at the fireworks display.

Synonyms: surprise, wonder, astonishment, awe

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amazement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈmeɪz.mənt/

Definition

A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

Examples

She looked at the gift with utter amazement.
The children stared in amazement at the fireworks display.
His quick recovery from the illness was a source of amazement to the doctors.

How to Use amazement

amazement at (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the cause of the amazement. — "There was widespread amazement at the speed of his recovery."
amazement over (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the cause of the amazement. — "The crowd expressed their amazement over the incredible stunt."

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