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

Beets are a wonderful addition to a healthy diet, but moderation is crucial, especially for people prone to kidney stones. —Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025

Having a closet full of vintage fashion is wonderful in theory, but not always feasible. —The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2025

The really wonderful thing about staying at the Beach Club is that the hotel feels tucked away, giving it an exclusive edge, but guests are a quick boat ride to many resort amenities and dining options within The Boca Raton. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

Austin Butler would have been wonderful in that role. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025

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