- A state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment.
- Obsolete. Bewilderment; perplexity.
amazement
Dictionary:
a·maze·ment (ə-māz'mənt)  |
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| Thesaurus: amazement |
noun
- The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding: amaze, astonishment, awe, marvel, wonder, wonderment. Archaic admiration, dread. See excite/bore/interest, feelings.
| Antonyms: amazement |
n
Definition: state of surprise
Antonyms: calmness, composure, cool, coolness, indifference, preparation
| WordNet: amazement |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Synonym: astonishment
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