Cool MateAmazing vs That's so wonderful
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Amazing
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adjective
That's so wonderful
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Amazing
| Amazing | That's so wonderful | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts səʊ ˈwʌndəfəl//🇺🇸 //ðæts soʊ ˈwʌndərfəl// |
| Meaning | very good or impressive | It’s really great and nice. |
| Example | The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. | When she received the award, her reaction was, 'That's so wonderful!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, look, sound, absolutely, pretty, rather, be nothing short of amazing | that's wonderful news, that's so wonderful to hear, that's wonderful indeed |
| Antonyms | ordinary, unremarkable, boring | - |
| Common mistakes | Overusing it for average things., Confusing it with 'amaze' as a verb., Using it in negative contexts incorrectly. | Using it in a sarcastic way without context., Overusing it for everyday situations., Not matching tone with the situation. |
| Usage notes | Use 'amazing' to describe something that exceeds expectations. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it excessively in formal writing. | Use this phrase to express joy or appreciation. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but might be considered overly enthusiastic in some professional settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Amazing vs That's so wonderful
What's the difference between Amazing and That's so wonderful?
Amazing: very good or impressive That's so wonderful: It’s really great and nice.
Which is more common: Amazing and That's so wonderful?
Amazing is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Amazing: The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. That's so wonderful: When she received the award, her reaction was, 'That's so wonderful!'
Can I use Amazing and That's so wonderful interchangeably?
Not always. Amazing and That's so wonderful are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.