wonderful

adjective

won·​der·​ful ˈwən-dər-fəl 

1

: exciting wonder : marvelous, astonishing

a sight wonderful to behold

2

: unusually good : admirable

did a wonderful job

wonderfulness

ˈwən-dər-fəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of wonderful

• lovely
• excellent
• great
• terrific
• beautiful
• awesome
• fantastic
• fabulous
• superb
• marvelous
• stellar
• prime
• fine

Examples of wonderful in a Sentence

The rooms were filled with wonderful works of art.

It was a wonderful party.

You did a wonderful job.

She came home with wonderful news.

It's wonderful to finally meet you.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Dahlias are wonderful for cut-flower gardens or for seasonal color. —Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wonderful

adjective

won·​der·​ful ˈwən-dər-fəl 

1

: exciting wonder : marvelous

a sight wonderful to behold

2

: unusually good : admirable

did a wonderful job

wonderfully

-f(ə-)lē 

adverb