Another Word for Amazing: 15 Synonyms with Examples
“Amazing” is an overused intensifier. More specific words show whether something is surprising, impressive or excellent.
As an adjective: causing great surprise or wonder
- astonishing
- astounding
- remarkable
- staggering
- extraordinary
- incredible
- breathtaking
- stunning
As an adjective: very good
- excellent
- wonderful
- fantastic
- superb
- brilliant
- outstanding
- terrific
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- astonishing
- Very surprising; works in formal writing.
- remarkable
- Worth noticing because unusual; measured and versatile.
- staggering
- Shockingly large or surprising, often of numbers.
- breathtaking
- So beautiful or impressive it takes your breath away.
- outstanding
- Clearly better than others; good in references and reviews.
Example sentences
- astonishing: The team made astonishing progress in a year.
- remarkable: She has a remarkable memory for faces.
- staggering: The repair bill was a staggering £12,000.
- breathtaking: The coastal path has breathtaking views.
- outstanding: He received an award for outstanding service.
Opposite of amazing
- ordinary
- unremarkable
- dull
- disappointing
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “amazing”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: awesome, awful, awing
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “amazing”?
The most useful alternatives are “astonishing”, “astounding”, “remarkable”, “staggering”, “extraordinary”. For the main sense (causing great surprise or wonder), “astonishing” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “astonishing” and “remarkable”?
astonishing: Very surprising; works in formal writing. remarkable: Worth noticing because unusual; measured and versatile.
What is the opposite of “amazing”?
Common antonyms are “ordinary”, “unremarkable”, “dull”, “disappointing”.