1
2
: the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3
a
: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience
b
: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
wondered; wondering
ˈwən-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
a
: 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
Synonyms
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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2024
Mayor Tom Bradley lived there with his wife, Ethel, who did wonders with the garden, but was not fond of the house itself.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 July 2024
All the changes, the schedule and Napier’s 11-14 record at UF lead many outside the program to wonder whether the 2025 Gators will have the same coach.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2021
It’s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie.
—Adrian Croft, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021
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Noun
The essence also evens skin tone and works wonders as a skin-loving layer below makeup.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2024
Mayor Tom Bradley lived there with his wife, Ethel, who did wonders with the garden, but was not fond of the house itself.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Verb
In addition to his work as a naturalist, Attenborough may rank as the greatest narrator of nonfiction stories of all time, known for his warm, engaging and authoritative tone that thrums with delight and wonder in the natural world.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 July 2024
All the changes, the schedule and Napier’s 11-14 record at UF lead many outside the program to wonder whether the 2025 Gators will have the same coach.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Adjective
This was half a century ago, but there is still wonder in his voice.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2021
It’s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie.
—Adrian Croft, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonder. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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wonder
1 of 2 noun
won·der
ˈwən-dər
1
: something extraordinary or surprising : marvel
the pyramid is a wonder of ancient Egypt
2
a
: a feeling (as awe, astonishment, or uncertainty) caused by something extraordinary, mysterious, or new to one's experience
b
: the quality of exciting wonder
the charm and wonder of the scene
Biographical Definition
Wonder
biographical name
Won·der
ˈwən-dər
Stevie 1950– born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist
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