amazement  /ə ˈmeɪz mənt/ ? Meaning of "amazement"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

Usage(s):

  1. As I proceeded further into the cave, my amazement grew.
  2. Van Roosmalen, 53, nearly squeaked back, with amazement.
  3. To his amazement, Dyatchin realized that his repaired clavicle worked in the water even better than the original.

Quotes

  1. "You know, a lot of people have been saying this is a two-man race," Huckabee told supporters. "Well, you know what? It is. And we're in it. We're still on our feet, and much to the amazement of many, we're getting there, folks."
    on Feb 6, 2008 By: Mike Huckabee Source: Toronto Star

  2. "I spent two years and a lot of money running against President Obama and he won. And then I went to work to elect him," Clinton told a joint session of the Liberian legislature yesterday. "And then, much to my amazement, he asked me to be...
    on Aug 13, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: Bloomberg

  3. "Like a lot of Americans I have been watching with amazement the gorgeous images you have been sending back and the incredible repair mission you have been making in space," said Obama in a call from the White House.
    on May 21, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Independent Online

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