wonderment

noun

won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt How to pronounce wonderment (audio)
Synonyms of wondermentnext
1
: a cause of or occasion for wonder
2
3
: curiosity about something

Examples of wonderment in a Sentence

He felt a sense of wonderment. gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations
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And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon. Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park. Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention. Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderment

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wonderment was in the 15th century

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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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wonderment

noun
won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt How to pronounce wonderment (audio)
1
2
: curiosity about something

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