Synonyms for “Amazing”
Amazing can mean astonishing (hard to believe) or simply wonderful (excellent). The best synonym depends on which you mean.
Quick answer: the most common synonyms for amazing are incredible, astonishing, and astounding (hard to believe); and wonderful, fantastic, and superb (excellent).
1. Amazing as astonishing (adjective)
Hard to believe — as in "an amazing coincidence."
Strength: astounding and staggering are the strongest; remarkable is measured.
Example: "An amazing discovery" → "an astonishing / incredible discovery."
2. Amazing as excellent (adjective)
Very good — as in "an amazing meal."
Register: brilliant and terrific are casual; superb and marvelous are slightly formal.
Example: "An amazing performance" → "a superb / wonderful performance."
Antonyms for “Amazing”
Another word for an "amazing" person or experience
For a person, use remarkable, extraordinary, or incredible. For an experience, use unforgettable, breathtaking, or extraordinary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best synonym for "amazing"?
It depends on the meaning. For something hard to believe, use incredible or astonishing. For something excellent, use wonderful or superb.
What is the opposite of "amazing"?
The opposites are ordinary, unremarkable, and mediocre.
What is a stronger word than "amazing"?
Use astounding, staggering, extraordinary, or breathtaking.