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
  • Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement.
    — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 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
  • There’s also a substantial Spanish-language component to the anniversary set, reflecting Beyoncé’s longstanding admiration for Latin music and the artists and cultures that have shaped it.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mostly, the 29-year-old veteran and 21-year-old rookie are forming one heck of a mutual admiration society.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • Grounded in tragedy and yet evoking a consistent sense of wonder, the lady of the house looks less like a mirror for her husband than a magnifying glass held over his genius and grotesquerie.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But most of all, wonder feels scarce because contemporary life has depleted the value of the moment.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderment. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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