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wondrous

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Synonyms & Antonyms of wondrous

causing wonder or astonishment

what a wondrous discovery fire must have been

Synonyms for wondrous

amazing,
astonishing,
astounding,
awesome,
awful,
eye-opening,
fabulous,
marvelous
(or marvellous),
miraculous,
portentous,
prodigious,
staggering,
stunning,
stupendous,
sublime,
surprising,
wonderful

Words Related to wondrous

incomprehensible,
inconceivable,
incredible,
unbelievable,
unimaginable,
unthinkable

extraordinary,
phenomenal,
rare,
sensational,
spectacular

singular,
uncommon,
unique,
unusual,
unwonted

conspicuous,
notable,
noticeable,
outstanding,
remarkable

impressive,
smashing,
striking

mind-bending,
mind-blowing,
mind-boggling

animating,
energizing,
enlightening,
enlivening,
exciting,
galvanizing,
invigorating,
stimulating

alluring,
attracting,
attractive,
beguiling,
bewitching,
captivating,
charming,
enchanting,
entertaining,
enthralling,
fascinating,
interesting

Near Antonyms for wondrous

unimpressive,
uninspiring,
unremarkable

boring,
dull,
jading,
monotonous,
tedious,
tiring,
uninspired,
uninteresting,
wearisome,
weary,
wearying

common,
customary,
mundane,
normal,
ordinary,
typical,
unexceptional,
usual

draining,
enervating,
exhausting,
fatiguing,
wearing

debilitating,
enfeebling

demoralizing,
discouraging,
disheartening,
dispiriting

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