amazement
/əˈmeɪz.mənt/ noun B2- The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; a feeling of intense astonishment or awe, as from witnessing something incredible and impressive. · We stared in amazement at the skills on display.· The amazement that painting sparked in me lasted until the tour guide jolted me out of it.
- Something which amazes.
Plural amazements
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Dorothy looked at him in amazement, and so did the Scarecrow, while Toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs, which hurt his teeth.
The inspector had stopped suddenly, and was staring with a look of absolute amazement at a paper upon the table.
So far the housekeeper could add nothing on cross-examination save lamentations and expressions of amazement.
MacDonald and White Mason stared in amazement at their celebrated colleague.
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