wondrous

adjective

won·​drous ˈwən-drəs 

: that is to be marveled at : extraordinary

a wondrous feat

wondrous adverb archaic

wondrously adverb

wondrousness noun

Synonyms of wondrous

• wonderful
• amazing
• miraculous
• astonishing
• surprising
• marvelous
• sublime
• incredible
• stunning

Examples of wondrous in a Sentence

The museum featured a display of wondrous tapestries.

what a wondrous discovery fire must have been

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile other scientists are hoping to use the wondrous event to inspire people to get more personally involved in science. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

The whimsy carries over to afternoon tea, served throughout the year in the hotel’s Pavilion and featuring fairytale and wondrous themes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

An amazing, wondrous Argentina comeback unfolded on the pitch in Atlanta. — Sean Gregory, Time, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wondrous

• grundriss
• sundress

Kids Definition

wondrous

adjective

won·​drous ˈwən-drəs 

: such as to be marveled at extraordinary

a wondrous place

wondrous adverb archaic

wondrously adverb

wondrousness noun