Another word for amazing
The best other words for amazing are remarkable, startling, beautiful and excellent.
- Most formal
- ravishing, remarkable, extraordinary
- Strongest
- phenomenal, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping
- Casual
- stunning, phenomenal, wonderful
- Instead of “absolutely amazing”
- excellent, fantastic, incredible
Amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ (adjective): extremely impressive, surprising, or pleasing. In simple words: very good or very attractive in a way that surprises people. Below are 23 rated synonyms across 3 senses, plus 30 more related words. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
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 |
Instead of “very amazing”
One precise word usually beats an intensifier. See the full words instead of “very” list.
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| absolutely amazing | excellent, fantastic, incredible |
| truly amazing | really, genuinely, deeply |
| just amazing | simply, plainly, utterly |
More words related to amazing
Looser matches and phrases, unrated. Check the sense before you swap one in, or compare it with “amazing”.
- awesome
- superb
- terrific
- great
- brilliant
- fabulous
- fantastic
- marvellous
- eye-catching
- striking
- captivating
- mesmerizing
- spellbinding
- dazzling
- glamorous
- breathtakingly beautiful
- picture-perfect
- first-rate
- top-notch
- world-class
- charming
- appealing
- comely
- fetching
- stunningly attractive
- spectacularly good
- really good
- very impressive
- surprisingly good
- extremely attractive
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.
What is a more common word for amazing?
Common alternatives include great, terrific, wonderful, and fantastic. The best choice depends on whether you mean “very good,” “very impressive,” or “very attractive.”
What is another word for amazing in casual speech?
In casual speech, people often say awesome, incredible, or brilliant. These are natural in conversation and can sound enthusiastic without being too formal.