Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: amazement
IPA transcription: [əm'eɪzmənt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: astonishment, amazement
    Meaning: the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment"
Usage examples
  • Elinor felt equal amazement.
  • At first she watched me in amazement.
  • "My amazement was, of course, extreme.
  • "Nothing!" she answered, in amazement.
  • The lawyer regarded her with amazement.
  • "The paupers!" I exclaimed, in amazement.
  • "Your--dad?" repeated Pollyanna, in amazement.
  • Mr Boffin, lost in amazement, looked at Mrs Boffin.
  • Sylvia and Grace looked at each other in amazement.
  • "Mr. Darcy!" repeated Elizabeth, in utter amazement.