Emotions / A2

uh-MAYZD/əˈmeɪzd/

Amazed means very surprised: amazed at the view, amazed that, look amazed. Surprised is milder. Amazing describes the thing; amazed describes the person. Amused means finding something funny. Do not write amazed when you mean amused, or amazing (the thing).

Meaning

Very surprised.

Examples

• “We were amazed at how cheap the train was.”
• “We were amazed at how fast the Metro was.”
• “I am amazed that the hostel still had a free bed.”

Good to know

amazed at / amazed that. Person: amazed. Thing: amazing. Mix-up: amused.

Near in meaning

surprised

Topics

New