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adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\

Definition of wondrous

  1. :  that is to be marveled at :  extraordinary a wondrous feat

wondrous

adverb, archaic

wondrously

adverb

wondrousness

noun

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Examples of wondrous in a Sentence

  1. The museum featured a display of wondrous tapestries.

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Origin and Etymology of wondrous

Middle English, alteration of wonders, from genitive of 1wonder


First Known Use: 15th century

wondrous Synonyms

Synonyms
amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, marvelous
Related Words
incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular; singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted; conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable; impressive, smashing, striking; mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling; animating, energizing, enlightening, enlivening, exciting, galvanizing, invigorating, stimulating; alluring, attracting, attractive, beguiling, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, entertaining, enthralling, fascinating, interesting
Near Antonyms
unimpressive, uninspiring, unremarkable; boring, dull, jading, monotonous, tedious, tiring, uninspired, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying; common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, usual; draining, enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearing; debilitating, enfeebling; demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

WONDROUS Defined for English Language Learners

wondrous

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Definition of wondrous for English Language Learners

  • : causing wonder or amazement : very beautiful or impressive

WONDROUS Defined for Kids

wondrous

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adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\

Definition of wondrous for Students

  1. :  wonderful 1

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