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amazed
adjective /əˈmeɪzd/Definition
B1 extremely surprised: She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident. I was absolutely amazed when I heard he'd been promoted. [+ to infinitive] Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot. I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize. We were amazed to discover that we'd been at school together. [+ (that)] I'm amazed (that) she didn't complain.Surprised
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Synonyms and related words:
- aback adverb
- agape adjective
- aghast adjective
- astonished adjective
- astounded adjective
- eyes out on stalks idiom
- gobsmacked adjective
- goggle-eyed adjective
- horror of horrors idiom
- jump/leap out of your skin idiom
- not believe your eyes/ears idiom
- not believe your luck idiom
- not know what has hit you idiom
- not know what hit you idiom
- open-eyed adjective
- staggered adjective
- stunned adjective
- surprised adjective
- thunderstruck adjective
- wonder verb (SURPRISE)
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