Gloss · Another word for · amazing

Another word for amazing.

Amazing is said so often that it no longer amazes. Name the kind of wonder you felt.

Hard to believe

• astonishingAmazing, with the surprise left in.She made an astonishing recovery after the fall.
• staggeringAmazing in size or number.The repairs came to a staggering sum.
• incredibleCasual, strong, and hard to believe.The team made an incredible comeback in the last minute.

Very impressive

• remarkableWorth remarking on; calmer and more exact.He has a remarkable memory for names.
• extraordinaryFar outside the ordinary.She showed extraordinary courage during the flood.

Filling you with awe

• awe-inspiringAmazing in a way that humbles you.The size of the glacier was awe-inspiring.
• sublimeExcellent to the point of awe.The last movement of the symphony was sublime.
• ineffableToo great to put into words.Holding her newborn, she felt an ineffable joy.

When to keep “amazing”

Keep amazing when you were truly surprised; that is still what the word means.

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