WONDROUS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

wondrous

adjective

ˈwən-drəs

Definition of wondrous

as in wonderful

causing wonder or astonishment what a wondrous discovery fire must have been

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Recent Examples of wondrous A world away from the Golden Horn’s wondrous sights, these quirky pockets of Istanbul feature eclectic stores, welcoming cafés, and fun street art. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The 2027 eclipse also provides another chance to experience the wondrous solar phenomenon from the water, with cruise operators like Ponant and Holland America Line planning to anchor off the coast of Europe or North Africa for the occasion. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Three years in the making, FutureIQ is a wondrous scalp serum aimed at blocking premature aging and boosting overall hair longevity. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 South Korea has some wondrous ancient sites, and none are more important than those around Gyeongju, says Oliver Berry in National Geographic Traveller. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wondrous

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Adjective

Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Over the next two decades, Evergrande built many of the homes, office blocks and urban structures that powered China’s miraculous economic growth.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Morgan suffered a traumatic brain injury during the crash and was in the hospital for months, but has made a miraculous recovery.

— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of miraculous

Adjective

The approvals here in this state happened with astonishing speed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Highlights include astonishing wildlife moments like orcas carrying a humpback whale calf together after separating it from its mother and the unexpected encounter between a freediver and a giant oceanic sunfish.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of astonishing

Adjective

For something with only 256 pixels to play with, people have found a surprising number of things to put on them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Paranormal Activity understands just how much fun that can be, crafting a story so suspenseful, so surprising and so startling that the audience’s screams become a soundtrack all their own.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprising

Adjective

As noted previously, this is a marvelous time to enjoy the great outdoors.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
Of course those are only two of the marvelous local crops on offer at both Breezy Willow and at our two local farmers’ markets — Tiber Park in the historic district and the Miller Library.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of marvelous

Adjective

Spread across four floors (including an incredible rooftop terrace), this is a spacious home located in the center of Essaouira’s medina and its art galleries.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Then that incredible precision vanished for an inning — and just an inning.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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