Amazing Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences
Amazing is an adjective that means “causing surprise or wonder.” Informally, it can also mean “very good.”
Some synonyms for amazing are:
- Astonishing
- Awe-inspiring
- Awesome
- Surprising
- Stunning
- Breathtaking
- Extraordinary
- Spectacular
- Staggering
- Excellent
- Fabulous
- Fantastic
- Marvelous
- Wonderful
- Terrific
- Superb
Synonyms for amazing
Some synonyms for amazing are stronger matches than others. For example, “astonishing” also means “causing surprise or wonder” and is one of the strongest matches for amazing.
“Remarkable,” on the other hand, means “worthy of attention or remarks.” It can still be a synonym for amazing (in most cases, something that causes surprise or wonder would be worth talking about), but it’s a weaker match when it comes to meaning.
| Match | Synonym | Amazing example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Astonishing | This week’s discovery of the ancient city was amazing. Archaeologists estimate it’s from 1800 BC! | This week’s discovery of the ancient city was astonishing. |
| Awe-inspiring | The view from the airplane as it soared out over the mountains was amazing. | The view from the airplane as it soared out over the mountains was awe-inspiring. | |
| Awesome | The protagonist in this myth receives amazing power from the gods. | The protagonist in this myth receives awesome power from the gods. | |
| Surprising | The Bajau tribe’s ability to hold their breath for so long is amazing. | The Bajau tribe’s ability to hold their breath for so long is surprising. | |
| Stunning | Even though this landscape is quite harsh, it’s amazing in the early morning light. | Even though this landscape is quite harsh, it’s stunning in the early morning light. | |
| Strong | Breathtaking | There were many amazing outfits at the movie premiere. | There were many breathtaking outfits at the movie premiere. |
| Extraordinary | That beautiful woman has an amazing voice. | That beautiful woman has an extraordinary voice. | |
| Spectacular | The Capitol in Washington, D.C. is an amazing building. | The Capitol in Washington, D.C. is a spectacular building. | |
| Staggering | The veteran gave an amazing account of the historic battle. | The veteran gave a staggering account of the historic battle. | |
| Weak | Tremendous | The hero undertook amazing feats. | The hero undertook tremendous feats. |
| Unbelievable | How can you be unfazed in the face of such an amazing performance? | How can you be unfazed in the face of such an unbelievable performance? | |
| Marvelous | The acrobats’ movements were simply amazing. | The acrobats’ movements were simply marvelous. | |
| Remarkable | The quality of the diamonds in this jewelry is amazing. | The quality of the diamonds in this jewelry is remarkable. |
The same goes for synonyms for amazing when it means “very good.” “Awesome” or “excellent” are great matches for amazing. However, “swell” or “smashing” are more informal and therefore considered weaker matches.
| Match | Synonym | Amazing example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Awesome | This book was just okay, but this one was amazing! | This book was just okay, but this one was awesome! |
| Excellent | We had an amazing dessert at Chez Paul. | We had an excellent dessert at Chez Paul. | |
| Fabulous | My eldest brother is an amazing dancer. | My eldest brother is a fabulous dancer. | |
| Fantastic | What amazing weather we’re having during this festival! | What fabulous weather we’re having during this festival! | |
| Marvelous | This shampoo is amazing for blond hair. | This shampoo is marvelous for blond hair. | |
| Wonderful | The caramel cheesecake your mom made is amazing. | The caramel cheesecake your mom made is wonderful. | |
| Terrific | My fiancé is an amazing cook. | My fiancé is a terrific cook. | |
| Superb | What do you think is the difference between a good film and an amazing one? | What do you think is the difference between a good film and a superb one? | |
| Weak | Smashing | The writer does an amazing job evoking nostalgia. | The writer does a smashing job evoking nostalgia. |
| Swell | What we achieved was really amazing. | What we achieved was really swell. |
In the US, it’s more commonly used with its informal meaning (“very good”) than its original one (“causing surprise or wonder”).
However, in other English-speaking countries, “awesome” isn’t often used to mean “very good” and maintains its original meaning.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you express yourself to specifically target a US or UK audience.
Synonyms for amazed
Amazed is an adjective meaning “greatly surprised.” Amazed and its synonyms can be followed by different prepositions:
- Use “at” to introduce an amazing thing, idea, or situation (e.g., “amazed at my progress”).
- Use “by” to introduce an amazing person, action, or process (e.g., “amazed by the performance”).
| Match | Synonym | Amazed example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Astonished | My college advisor was amazed at my progress on the project. | My college advisor was astonished at my progress on the project. |
| Awestruck | The audience was amazed by the breathtaking performance. | The audience was awestruck by the breathtaking performance. | |
| Shocked | His unusually pleasant demeanor amazed us. | His unusually pleasant demeanor shocked us. | |
| Strong | Stunned | The city council was amazed at the number of votes the new mayor got. | The city council was stunned by the number of votes the new mayor got. |
| Astounded | They were amazed to see the destruction the raccoon had caused. | They were astounded to see the destruction the raccoon had caused. | |
| Dumbfounded | I was amazed at the shop’s low prices. | I was dumbfounded at the shop’s low prices. |
All of these synonyms—except for “awestruck”—can also work as verbs.
Frequently asked questions about amazing synonyms
- What are some synonyms for amazing person?
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Some synonyms for “amazing person” are:
- Legend
- Icon
- Hero
- Champion
- Genius
- Visionary
- Trailblazer
The synonym you should use depends on why you think that person is amazing.
You can also choose a synonym for amazing and use that adjective to modify the noun “person.”
Or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find even more ways to express “amazing person.”
- What’s the meaning of nothing short of amazing?
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“Nothing short of amazing” means that something is highly amazing or impressive.
“Nothing short of” in this phrase means “not below” or “not less than.” So, “nothing short of amazing” means “nothing less than amazing.”
A QuillBot Grammar Check can make sure you’re using this phrase correctly.
- What’s a synonym for amaze?
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A synonym for “amaze” could be:
- Astonish
- Astound
- Stun
- Shock
- Flabbergast
- Dumbfound
- Boggle
You could also choose a synonym for amazing and change the adjective into a verb to mean “amaze.”
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find more synonyms for words like this one.
- What’s a synonym for amazing in a professional context?
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In a professional context, some synonyms for amazing are:
- Exceptional
- Outstanding
- Impressive
- Remarkable
- Extraordinary
- Stellar
- Noteworthy
- Incredible
For example, you might say someone did “an amazing job” on a presentation, or that they “did exceptional work” on a project.
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