Another word for amazing
Amazing (adjective): extremely impressive, surprising, or pleasing. Below are 23 synonyms across 3 senses. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
Most formal: ravishing, remarkable, extraordinaryStrongest: phenomenal, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping
24 synonyms shown
Very impressive · adjective
causing admiration; exceptionally good or striking
Surprisingly good · adjective
unexpectedly pleasing, often with some sense of wonder
Extremely attractive · adjective
very beautiful or visually appealing
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- outstanding — strong praise for quality or performance
- excellent — more neutral and evaluative, less excited
- impressive — emphasizes effect on others, not surprise
The dashed ring marks “amazing” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Choose a synonym that matches both the kind of praise and the setting. In formal writing, words like remarkable or extraordinary usually sound more natural than wow-like options such as mind-blowing.
Antonyms of amazing
- awful
- terrible
- ordinary
- mediocre
- unremarkable
- ugly
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| excellent | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| impressive | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| remarkable | 3/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| extraordinary | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| outstanding | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| spectacular | 4/5 | neutral | business, creative, casual |
| stunning | 4/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| phenomenal | 5/5 | casual | business, creative, casual |
| astonishing | 4/5 | neutral | academic, creative, casual |
| surprising | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| startling | 3/5 | neutral | academic, creative, casual |
| wonderful | 3/5 | casual | business, creative, casual |
| marvelous | 3/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| incredible | 4/5 | casual | business, creative, casual |
| mind-blowing | 5/5 | slang | creative, casual |
| jaw-dropping | 5/5 | slang | creative, casual |
| attractive | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| beautiful | 3/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| lovely | 2/5 | casual | business, creative, casual |
| gorgeous | 4/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| breathtaking | 5/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| ravishing | 4/5 | academic | creative |
| handsome | 2/5 | neutral | business, casual |
Questions about synonyms for amazing
What is the most formal or academic synonym for amazing?
Remarkable and extraordinary are the best formal choices. Remarkable is slightly more neutral and academic; extraordinary is stronger and more elevated.
What is a stronger or milder alternative to amazing?
For a stronger option, phenomenal, breathtaking, or mind-blowing are more emphatic. For a milder one, good, impressive, or wonderful keeps the praise but sounds less over the top.
Can amazing mean beautiful, not just impressive?
Yes. In everyday English, amazing can describe appearance as well as quality or performance, so synonyms like stunning, gorgeous, and breathtaking often fit that sense better.