amazingly
UK: əˈmeɪzɪŋli | US: əˈmeɪzɪŋli
adv. in a manner that causes great surprise or wonder
adv. to a remarkable or impressive degree
The word "amazingly" derives from the verb "amaze," which originated from Old English āmasian (to confuse or astonish), likely influenced by the Old Norse masa (to bother). The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, and "-ly" converts it into an adverb. The progression reflects a shift from literal confusion to a positive sense of wonder, with "-ly" standardizing its adverbial function in Modern English.
She performed amazingly well in the competition.
The sunset was amazingly beautiful.
He solved the puzzle amazingly quickly.
The team worked amazingly hard to meet the deadline.
The child recited the poem amazingly clearly.