wonderment
noun
won·der·ment
ˈwən-dər-mənt 
Examples of wonderment in a Sentence
He felt a sense of wonderment.
gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations
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Anne Tschida, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.
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The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.
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Anne Tschida, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.
—ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Hanukkah celebration grew out of their excitement about this wonderment.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wonderment
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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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wonderment
noun
won·der·ment
ˈwən-dər-mənt
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: curiosity about something
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