wondrous

adjective

won·​drous ˈwən-drəs 

: that is to be marveled at : extraordinary

a wondrous feat

wondrous adverb archaic

wondrously adverb

wondrousness noun

Synonyms of wondrous

• wonderful
• amazing
• miraculous
• astonishing
• surprising
• marvelous
• sublime
• incredible
• stunning

Examples of wondrous in a Sentence

The museum featured a display of wondrous tapestries.

what a wondrous discovery fire must have been

Recent Examples on the Web

However, all of that wondrous quality came at a price, as the figure was over $100. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The Allegheny is famous for its wondrous views on PNC Park, and Letang is a very handsome man. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Nolan’s approach is consistent and modern, but missing what makes the epic poem such a deep, rich, and wondrous experience. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Meanwhile other scientists are hoping to use the wondrous event to inspire people to get more personally involved in science. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of wonders, from genitive of wonder entry 1

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wondrous

• grundriss
• sundress

Kids Definition

wondrous

adjective

won·​drous ˈwən-drəs 

: such as to be marveled at extraordinary

a wondrous place

wondrous adverb archaic

wondrously adverb

wondrousness noun