wonder

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noun

won·der ˈwən-dər

Synonyms of wonder next

: a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel

it's a wonder you weren't killed

the pyramid is a wonder to behold

: miracle

: the quality of exciting amazed admiration

: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience

: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty

wonder

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verb

wondered; wondering ˈwən-d(ə-)riŋ

intransitive verb

: to be in a state of wonder

: to feel surprise

: to feel curiosity or doubt

wondering about the future

transitive verb

: to be curious or in doubt about

wonders why birds sing

wonderer

ˈwən-dər-ər

noun

wonder

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adjective

: wondrous, wonderful: such as

: exciting amazement or admiration

wonder toys

: effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated

a wonder fabric

Example Sentences

Noun The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. This new computer is a technological wonder. The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus. We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement. She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder. Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular? Verb Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Who could that be at the door, I wonder? She wondered aloud what to do with the money. I was wondering about that. Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Ultimately Abrams hopes telling the story of the Mammoth Cave concert will introduce the national park to a worldwide audience while highlighting Kentucky's natural wonder. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2023 Cotán’s painting is a wonder. —

Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2023 Big smile, open eyes, a lot of wonder…. —

Jonathan Van Meter, SPIN, 8 Apr. 2023 Stahelski’s stuntman erudition (knowledge of movement and its wonder) may explain why the film’s relay-race structure doesn’t feel repetitive. —

Armond White, National Review, 24 Mar. 2023 Tofino is renowned for its beautiful scenery, and the resort’s location on the shores of Cox Bay beach provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the natural wonders of the region. —

Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023 But then TikTok happened, and the wonder of one-pot meals took over the Internet, and skipping the pasta water is now trendy. —

Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023 The wonder is that it’s taken this long for him to be indicted. —

Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 La Perouse Bay See the geological wonder of Maui’s lava fields at this south coast beach. —

Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2023

Verb

Some critics wonder if universal basic income could add to those same critiques. —

NBC News, 25 June 2019 Understandably, after Frank Ocean’s confusing headlining performance at Coachella, that led some fans to wonder: Does the A-tier festival in the middle of the desert really have a curfew? —

Vulture, 18 Apr. 2023 With season finales of popular shows on the horizon this spring, many are wondering about the status of the Fox medical drama. —

Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2023 Slimmer Phil Of course, the reason Mickelson wondered if his future at the Masters might be in doubt was readily apparent on his chest and hat. —

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2023 Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone wondering when and where their favorite anime will make its return. —

Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023 With red tide again frustrating beachgoers since October, many residents may be wondering what can be done about it. —

James A. Jones Jr. Miami Herald (tns), al, 6 Apr. 2023 For those wondering whether this opens the door to Scott and Jenner reconciling once more, Us pointed out that in February, a source told the outlet that Jenner viewed the relationship as done for now. —

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 6 Apr. 2023 Mariana must make a big decision, and Joaquin wonders whether Jenna is ready to bring Silas to justice. —

Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023

Adjective

This was half a century ago, but there is still wonder in his voice. —

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2021 It’s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie. —

Adrian Croft, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021 See More

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