wonderment

noun

ˈwən-dər-mənt How to pronounce wonderment (audio)
Definition of wondermentnext
as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations

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Recent Examples of wonderment Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park. — Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed. — ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderment
  1. amazement
  2. astonishment
  3. admiration
  4. wonder
Noun
  • To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.
    — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Captain America — also appears in the trailer’s final moments, much to Thor’s amazement.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of amazement
Noun
  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of astonishment
Noun
  • Tortorici was asked about a scene in which a girl expresses admiration for former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His stand drew admiration among some emergency management professionals.
    — Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly?
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But these trolls aren’t just for children—they’re for anyone looking to rediscover wonder in art and nature.
    — Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
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