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a·maze·ment

amazement

 
 
pronunciation:
meIz mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition: Amazement is a feeling of very great surprise or disbelief.
The audience stared at the magician with amazement.The young skater was filled with amazement as she watched the older ice skaters perform.Emily felt complete amazement when she opened the present from her brother. She couldn't believe he knew exactly what she wanted.
synonyms:
astonishment, surprise, wonder
similar words:
disbelief, shock
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