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

Her company then put out a glossy launch video promoting its product’s wondrous new features, neglecting to mention that the tech didn’t actually work. —Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

The usage of not just music, but visuals, color, emotion, and story brought another reason to explore the wondrous nature of filmmaking. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

The firm works on projects globally and excels at crafting family-friendly homes with a wondrous feel. —Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026

Rhea has a wondrous laugh, which cracks the air like a lightning bolt of joy. —Britt Lower, Time, 15 Apr. 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