Curious wonder
Amazed
Also known as amazement, dazzled
Strength 3 of 4
Stopped short by something far beyond what you expected or thought possible, with a rush of astonishment and delight.
In the body
- Eyes wide, eyebrows high
- Jaw dropping
- A sharp intake of breath
Needs behind it
When these needs are met
Softer and stronger
Often confused with
Astonished
Astonished is the jolt of something you didn’t expect; amazed is the wonder that stays once you take it in.
Awed
Amazed is astonishment at something far beyond what you expected; awed goes further, into a hush before something so vast that you feel small beside it.