wonderment

noun

won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt How to pronounce wonderment (audio)
Synonyms of wondermentnext
1
: a cause of or occasion for wonder
2
3
: curiosity about something

Examples of wonderment in a Sentence

He felt a sense of wonderment. gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations
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The Hanukkah celebration grew out of their excitement about this wonderment. Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025 The font wonks in your circle of friends will flip over this, as will anyone with a love for smart design and a eye for wonderment. Michael Calore, Wired News, 25 Nov. 2025 But overall for Irwin, there's a sense of wonderment for all things Aussie. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 But much like Greta encounters, there’s more than the bright lights, flashy live performances, spinning cotton candy and the wide-eyed wonderment of children and adults alike. Kelli Skye Fadroski, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wonderment

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wonderment was in the 15th century

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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderment. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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wonderment

noun
won·​der·​ment ˈwən-dər-mənt How to pronounce wonderment (audio)
1
2
: curiosity about something

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