wondrous

adjective

ˈwən-drəs How to pronounce wondrous (audio)
Definition of wondrousnext
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment what a wondrous discovery fire must have been

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Recent Examples of wondrous Nolan’s approach is consistent and modern, but missing what makes the epic poem such a deep, rich, and wondrous experience. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for wondrous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
  1. wonderful
  2. amazing
  3. miraculous
  4. astonishing
  5. surprising
  6. marvelous
  7. sublime
  8. incredible
Adjective
  • The restaurant has two Michelin stars; there's also a daytime bistro and a wonderful bar worth spending a few hours in.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And like ginseng was supposed to be like this magical supplement that, like, improved health and memory and all sorts of wonderful things.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The sense of antiquity is preserved (stone staircases worn smooth by the centuries, wooden shutters in the bedrooms), but there’s no shortage of modern amenities, from the amazing Duxiana beds to bathrooms with rain showers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s so many amazing female filmmakers out there as well, who are making really cool films and doing amazing work.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Somehow those words in that order had never been used in a country song before, which seems miraculous.
    — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their lives were recorded in the form of hagiographies, stories of the saints, often ornamented with folkloric motifs, focusing on marvelous adventures and miraculous doings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of miraculous
Adjective
  • But the most extraordinary thing on the screen is Antonio Banderas, who delivers an astonishing, devastating performance as the proprietor of the restaurant where Bourdain finds work, and on whose porch Tony ends up sleeping for the summer.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With the James Webb Space Telescope, next-generation ground observatories, and future missions on the horizon, these seven worlds are unlikely to remain the most astonishing for long.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • Of course, 2025 didn’t have the all-encompassing men’s World Cup getting in the way, so a dip shouldn’t be surprising.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • It was not expected to field a presidential candidate and its distancing from the younger Bolsonaro has been surprising.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • Budapest has marvelous music and museums, and plenty to see and do, and this is a splendid—and central—place to stay to start exploring.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The epoxy will do a marvelous job of filling the crack and staying put.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of marvelous
Adjective
  • Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare it with care, smart technique and sublime ingredients?
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of sublime
Adjective
  • The navy and green color scheme is incredible and is otherwise completely absent from the visual history of this hockey team.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The genus Labisia has some mind-blowing, incredible colors and patterns.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible

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