amazed
Translation
amazed, astonished
Examples
I was amazed by her performance.
I was amazed by her performance.
She was amazed to see him there.
She was amazed to see him there.
Grammar Patterns
((amazed by/at sth.)) feeling or showing great surprise. I was amazed by her performance.
((amazed to do sth.)) surprised to do or see sth. She was amazed to see him there.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astonished, surprised, astounded; Antonyms: unimpressed, bored
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'amaze'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a state or feeling resulting from an action.
Memory Tips
This describes how you *feel* when something is 'amazing'. The '-ed' ending often describes feelings (e.g., bored, interested).