wonderment

noun

won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt 

1

: a cause of or occasion for wonder

2

: astonishment, surprise

3

: curiosity about something

Synonyms of wonderment

• amazement
• astonishment
• admiration
• wonder

Examples of wonderment in a Sentence

He felt a sense of wonderment.

gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations

Recent Examples on the Web

The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Carmella says in wonderment, as if the Red Cross recommends one wait a period of time between activities. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

The discovery, meant to stoke doubts about the authenticity of Freddy’s wonderment at basic aspects of American life, soon led to a more damaging one. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wonderment

noun

won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt 

1

: amazement

2

: curiosity about something