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amazing

/əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/ adjective B1
  1. Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
  2. Possessing uniquely wonderful qualities; very good. (informal)
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Rachel prided herself on always speaking her mind; she proceeded to speak it now, having adjusted her mental attitude to this amazing piece of news.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 8 · C1
As he said this, he became silent and gazed straight before him like one overwhelmed with a strange and amazing thought.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 215 · C1
“It is amazing to me,” said Bingley, “how young ladies can have patience to be so very accomplished as they all are.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 41 · B2
That he should even speak to her was amazing!--but to speak with such civility, to inquire after her family!
Pride and Prejudice, p. 282 · B2

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