wonder
noun
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Definition of wonder
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1a
: a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel
it's a wonder you weren't killed the pyramid is a wonder to behold
b
: miracle
2
: the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3a
: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience
b
: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
wonder
verb
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Definition of wonder (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: to be in a state of wonder
b
: to feel surprise
2
: to feel curiosity or doubt
wondering about the future
: to be curious or in doubt about
wonders why birds sing
wonder
adjectiveDefinition of wonder (Entry 3 of 4)
Wonder
biographical name
Won·der
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Definition of Wonder (Entry 4 of 4)
Stevie 1950âââââ born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist
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Other Words from wonder
Verb
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Synonyms for wonder
Synonyms: Noun
caution, flash, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation, splendor
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Examples of wonder in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In observing Scorsese at work, Mekas, the hands-on diarist, reveals, with admiration and wonder, the most rarefied realm of industrial cinematic inspiration. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "Review: Jonas Mekasâs Illuminating Documentary of Martin Scorsese on the Set of âThe Departedâ," 3 Sep. 2019 This yearâs winner, a 16-pound wonder by Pennâs Hams in Taylor County, sold for a sizzling $1 million last week. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Grand Champion Ham Sells for $1 Million at Kentucky State Fair," 29 Aug. 2019 And no wonder peopleâincluding women, who control a growing percentage of the worldâs wealthâmight gravitate toward a female adviser. — Fortune, "Why More Clients Want Female Financial Advisers: The Broadsheet," 27 Aug. 2019 Stargazing is popular and, no wonder, since the parkâs dark night skies allow visibility of more than 2,500 stars (and, in the right conditions, even the rings of Saturn). — Jae Thomas, Marie Claire, "The Best National Parks for Every Kind of Vacation," 15 Aug. 2019 This is a question often asked of sea-ice researchers by the media, the general public and policy makersâand no wonder. — Julienne C. Stroeve, Scientific American, "When Will All the Ice in the Arctic be Gone?," 14 Aug. 2019 South Americaâs natural wonder may be perilously close to the tipping-point beyond which its gradual transformation into something closer to steppe cannot be stopped or reversed, even if people lay down their axes. — The Economist, "Deathwatch for the Amazon," 1 Aug. 2019 This is total speculation, but part of me does wonder if the way Beaujolaisâ low-alcohol bottles of glou-glou captured the hearts of the modern wine world after decades of decadence had any influence over its northern neighbors. — Marissa A. Ross, Bon AppĂ©tit, "The New Burgundy Wines Are Not as Bougie as You Think," 19 July 2019 Motorheads will be able to marvel at auto wonders like Aram Kazazianâs orange-and-black 1971 Heavy Chevy â Cruise Nightâs featured car of the month. — Lila Seidman, Glendale News-Press, "Glendale to rev up 26th annual Cruise Night this Saturday," 19 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Starice is wondering who will help pull the weeds in her yard and who will help her around the house or with her upholstery business. — Arika Herron, Indianapolis Star, "'It was just us four': An Indianapolis mom prepares to bury her two teenagers," 5 Sep. 2019 After watching a beloved ash tree in his yard die from being infested with the emerald ash borer, a beetle accidentally introduced from Asia, Fei began to wonder what the toll of these pests was on the carbon stored by trees. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Sturdy as they are, giant trees are particularly susceptible to these three killers," 4 Sep. 2019 Some people also are wondering if the NFL will set up a draft lottery in the wake of the Browns and now the Dolphinsâ obvious tank jobs. — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, "Hyde10: Stunning ESPN computer idea, Vegas odds â 10 ideas on Dolphins tank job," 3 Sep. 2019 Fans and media alike are wondering if the spread offense will be Michiganâs salvation in 2019. — Si Wire, SI.com, "Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan Live Stream: How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Game Time," 31 Aug. 2019 In fact Netflix has been such a runaway success, that the investment industry is wondering: Will that kind of pricing model work for money management? — Chris Taylor, Fortune, "Schwab Bets That Investors Will âBingeâ on Advice With Netflix-like Subscription Service," 28 Aug. 2019 Now nonprofit leaders around the state are wondering whether Hilcorp will take on the same role. — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, "News of BPâs departure sends shock waves through Alaska nonprofit world," 28 Aug. 2019 But amidst conflicting reports of the fires' causes, including several conspiracy theories from Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, many are wondering: what's really happening? — Megan Spurrell, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "Amazon Fires: Whatâs Really Happening and How You Can Help," 22 Aug. 2019 Pedro Martins, a former employment minister in Portugal who is now at Queen Mary University of London, wonders whether bosses are still too uncertain about the economy to take a punt on a permanent hire. — The Economist, "Employment in southern Europe: better, but fragile," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wonder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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