amazingly

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "amazingly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to emphasize an adjective or an adverb; for example: "He ate incredibly quickly, amazingly fast."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

And she also came across David Cameron at a "gorgeous Gloucestershire party", writing that "in the flesh I found him amazingly attractive – tall, dark and definitely handsome".

The Guardian - Books

He was an amazingly mature 19-year-old, and being around his father and his father's chums had educated him rather better and faster than I had been educated".

The Guardian

She and her mother get on amazingly well, often holding mock wrestling matches.

The Guardian

One ambassadorial visit was to the "exquisite" home of the Regla family who my grandfather described as "perfect types of nobility – interested in everything, knowing about everything, and amazingly graceful".

The Guardian - Opinion

A converted house run and owned by Diego and his friends, there is a vegetable garden, from which they pick veggies each day to make amazingly tasty but cheap food – they even have a vegetarian menu.

The Guardian - Travel

Children themselves are amazingly resilient and stay cheerful in the face of circumstances that most adults would struggle to deal with.

The Guardian

It's hard to imagine: ZAWP's premises are huge, stretching through half a dozen buildings and decorated in amazingly elaborate detail.

The Guardian

Comic Relief innovation director, Amanda Horton-Mastin says the idea of a US Red Nose Day had been percolating for some time: "We share the same language, the US is an amazingly generous population and we have a lot of shared comedy".

The Guardian

You can have an English strawberry that tastes like water because it's not a particularly good one, and then you get a French gariguette strawberry that is consistent and amazingly sweet.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

The Tory party's initial elation had given way to the realisation that no one was really listening, but Amanda remained amazingly upbeat.

The Guardian

The King Slayer, having thrown a child, Bran, from a tower without the slightest show of emotion, amazingly managed to become the subject of our sympathy in the last season.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "amazingly" to add emphasis or convey surprise when describing an action or a state. It can make your writing more engaging.

Common error

Avoid using "amazingly" excessively in formal or academic writing. Opt for more neutral adverbs like "remarkably" or "significantly" to maintain a professional tone.

Linguistic Context

The adverb "amazingly" functions as an intensifier, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express a high degree of surprise or wonder. Ludwig examples show it adding emphasis to statements across various contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

48%

Formal & Business

26%

Science

26%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "amazingly" is a versatile adverb used to express surprise or astonishment. As Ludwig AI confirms, it is grammatically correct and widely applicable. While very common in news, media and business contexts, consider using more formal synonyms in academic writing. Its frequent use underscores its effectiveness in adding emphasis and emotion to statements, highlighting the unexpected or remarkable nature of a situation.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Astonishingly

Highlights the level of astonishment caused by something, akin to "amazingly".

Incredibly

Focuses on the difficulty in believing something, similar to "amazingly".

Surprisingly

Emphasizes the unexpected nature of something, similar to "amazingly".

Remarkably

Stresses the noteworthy or exceptional quality of something, like "amazingly".

Unbelievably

Similar to "incredibly", emphasizes the difficulty in believing something.

Stunningly

Highlights the striking or impressive nature, similar to "amazingly".

Extraordinarily

Emphasizes that something is beyond the ordinary, which is a more formal way to express "amazingly".

Wonderfully

Focuses on the positive and pleasing aspect, a nuance less prominent in "amazingly".

Miraculously

Suggests an element of luck or divine intervention, adding a specific nuance.

Surprisingly enough

Adds a conversational tone while emphasizing the unexpected nature.

FAQs

How can I use "amazingly" in a sentence?

"Amazingly" is used to express surprise or wonder, as in, "Amazingly, no one was hurt in the accident".

What can I say instead of "amazingly"?

You can use alternatives like "surprisingly", "astonishingly", or "incredibly" depending on the context.

Is it correct to start a sentence with "amazingly"?

Yes, it is grammatically correct to start a sentence with "amazingly" to emphasize the surprising nature of the statement that follows. For instance, "Amazingly, the project was completed ahead of schedule."

What's the difference between "amazingly" and "surprisingly"?

"Amazingly" often conveys a stronger sense of wonder or disbelief than "surprisingly". While both indicate something unexpected, "amazingly" suggests a higher degree of astonishment.