Pronunciation

/wʌndər/

Definitions

Noun

• wonder (noun): A feeling of surprise, admiration, or curiosity at something extraordinary or difficult to understand. For example: “The child’s imagination was filled with wonders of the universe.”
• amazement (noun): A strong sense of wonder and surprise at something impressive. For example: “Their achievement sparked amazement among their peers.”
• 奇迹 (Chinese): A remarkable event that seems unlikely or impossible.

Verb

• to wonder (verb): To think or feel unsure about something, or to be curious or puzzled by it. For example: “She couldn’t help but wonder how they managed to finish the project so quickly.”
• to marvel (verb): To be filled with wonder and admiration over something. For example: “They marveled at the breathtaking view from the mountain top.”

Adjective

• wonderful (adjective): Extremely good or pleasing; delightful. For example: “The weather was wonderful for a picnic.”
• marvelous (adjective): Impressive or extraordinary in quality. For example: “The magician’s performance was absolutely marvelous.”

Phrases

• “Wonders of the world” refers to remarkable or impressive natural or human-made features.
• “Wonder what…” is used to express curiosity or speculation. “I wonder what she’s thinking.”
• “Childhood wonder” describes the sense of amazement and excitement felt during early years.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sight of the stars filled her with a sense of wonder.”
• Verb: “She couldn’t help but wonder if the solution was really that simple.”
• Adjective: “The magician’s tricks were nothing short of wonderful.”

Synonyms

• Astonishment
• Awe
• Astonishment
• Enchantment
• Fascination
• Bewilderment
• Surprisal