I. ə-ˈmāz verb
( amazed ; amaz·ing )
Etymology: Middle English amasen, from Old English āmasian, from ā- (perfective prefix) + * masian to confuse — more at abide
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. obsolete : bewilder , perplex
2. : to fill with wonder : astound
intransitive verb
: to show or cause astonishment
Synonyms: see surprise
• amaz·ed·ly -ˈmā-zəd-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 15th century
: amazement