Better Words for "amazing"

“Amazing” is conversational glue. In writing, it signals enthusiasm but rarely tells the reader why. Pick a word that names what you admired.

Quick replacements

remarkable, extraordinary, outstanding, impressive, exceptional, stunning, exquisite, magnificent

About achievement

When you mean the achievement was rare or hard to pull off.

remarkableextraordinaryexceptionalunprecedentedphenomenal
Before

She did an amazing job.

After

She did an exceptional job — three competing constraints, all satisfied.

About a thing or place

When you mean visually or sensorially striking.

stunningspectacularbreathtakingexquisitemagnificent
Before

The view was amazing.

After

The view was breathtaking — the mountains framing the lake at sunset.

About a feeling

When you mean it left a strong emotional impression.

movingmemorabletouchingpowerfuldeeply felt
Before

It was an amazing experience.

After

It was a deeply moving experience that I still think about.

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Common mistake

Don't multiply “amazing” with adverbs. “Truly amazing” still doesn't tell us why.

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