amazement
/əˈmeɪzmənt/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of AMAZEMENT
[noncount]
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a feeling of being very surprised or amazed
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The garden's beauty filled me with amazement. [=astonishment]
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The crowd watched in amazement as the magician performed his tricks.
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I applied for the job, and, (much) to my amazement, I was hired. [=I was very surprised to be hired]
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Much to the amazement of her family, she left school to pursue her acting career.