wonder
wonder Lexical Profile
wonder Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.
"The children gazed in silent wonder at the planetarium's projection of the night sky."
A person, object, or event of remarkable beauty, majesty, or exceptional quality; a marvel.
"The Grand Canyon is widely considered one of the greatest natural wonders of the world."
• verb
To desire or be curious to know something; to speculate or ponder mentally.
"I often wonder how ancient civilizations managed to transport such massive stone blocks."
To feel great surprise, admiration, or amazement at something remarkable.
"Visitors could only wonder at the intricate craftsmanship of the cathedral's stained-glass windows."
• adjective
Having remarkable properties or abilities; producing extraordinary or miraculous results (used exclusively before a noun).
"Penicillin was hailed as a wonder drug that revolutionized modern medicine."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'wonder' (to feel curiosity or awe) with 'wander' (to walk or move about aimlessly).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wundor' (marvelous thing, miracle, object of astonishment), of Proto-Germanic origin ('*wundran'), related to Old Saxon 'wundar' and Old High German 'wuntar'.