'amazing' originates from the Old English word 'amasian,' where 'a-' meant 'intensive' and 'masian' meant 'to confuse or perplex.'

'amasian' transformed into the Middle English word 'amasen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amaze.'

Initially, it meant 'to confuse or perplex,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause great surprise or wonder.'