Causing great surprise, wonder, or admiration. It often describes something extremely good or impressive.
From the verb *amaze* plus the adjective-forming suffix *-ing*. The base verb comes from older forms meaning “to bewilder or stun,” which gradually shifted toward positive astonishment.
“Amazing” is so overused now that we forget it comes from a word for being mentally stunned. In a way, calling something “amazing” is saying, “This breaks my brain in the best possible way.” It’s a reminder that strong emotions literally change how we think for a moment.
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