amazes
word · lemma: amaze
Definition
To fill someone with great surprise or wonder; to impress someone by being unexpected or extraordinary.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the third person ('it amazes me'), often to express strong surprise in a positive way. Common with 'how', 'that', or question words: 'It amazes me how...' Formal or neutral in tone; informal conversation may use 'blows my mind' instead.
Spanish: asombra - sorprendePortuguese (BR): surpreendePortuguese (PT): surpreendeChinese (Simplified): 使惊讶 - 使惊奇Chinese (Traditional): 使驚訝 - 使驚奇Hindi: आश्चर्यचकित करता हैArabic: يدهشBengali: অবাক করে - বিস্মিত করেRussian: удивляетJapanese: 驚かせるVietnamese: làm kinh ngạc - làm ngạc nhiênKorean: 놀라게 하다Turkish: şaşırtır - hayrete düşürürUrdu: حیران کرناIndonesian: mengagumkan - membuat tercengang
Example Sentences
Her singing always amazes the audience.
basic
It amazes me how fast children learn new things.
basic
The magician amazes everyone with his tricks.
basic
It still amazes me that we finished the project on time.
natural
What amazes me most is your positive attitude, no matter what happens.
natural
Technology these days just amazes me—I can't keep up!
natural