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   Won·der

   /ˈwəndər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable: "he had stood in front of it, observing the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child" Similar aweadmirationwondermentfascinationsurpriseastonishmentamazement
   • ▪ the quality of a person or thing that causes wonder: "Athens was a place of wonder and beauty" Similar marvelmiraclephenomenonwonderful thingsensationsightspectaclebeautycuriosityraritynonpareil
   • ▪ a strange or remarkable person, thing, or event: "the electric trolley car was looked upon as the wonder of the age"
   • ▪ having remarkable properties or abilities: "a wonder drug"
   • ▪ a surprising event or situation: "it is a wonder that losses are not much greater"

   verb

   • 1. desire or be curious to know something: "how many times have I written that, I wonder?" Similar ponderask oneselfthink aboutmeditate onreflect ondeliberate aboutmuse onspeculate aboutconjecturepuzzle aboutbe curious aboutbe inquisitive aboutinformal:cudgel one's brains about
   • ▪ used to express a polite question or request: "I wonder whether you have thought more about it?"
   • 2. feel doubt: "I wonder about such a marriage"
   • 3. feel admiration and amazement; marvel: "people stood by and wondered at such bravery" Similar marvelbe amazedbe filled with amazementbe filled with admirationbe astonishedbe surprisedbe awedstand in awebe full of wonderbe lost for wordsnot believe one's eyes/earsnot know what to saybe dumbfoundedgapegogglegawkinformal:be flabbergastedboggle
   • ▪ be surprised: "if I feel compassion for her, it is not to be wondered at" Similar be surprisedexpress surprisefind it surprisingbe astonished/amazed

   Word Origin Old Englishwundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wonderer noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wonderWonder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WONDER is a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel. How to use wonder in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWONDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of great surprise and admiration caused by seeing or experiencing something that is strange and new: The sight of the Grand Canyon stretching out before them filled them with wonder.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wonderWONDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration: He felt wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon. Synonyms: awe, bewilderment, amazement, astonishment, surprise. miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon. Wonder.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wonderWonder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. have a wish or desire to know something. “He wondered who had built this beautiful church”. synonyms: enquire, inquire. see more. verb. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation. “I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”. “she wondered whether it would snow tonight”.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWONDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe. 2. something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle. 3. See Seven Wonders of the World. 4. (modifier) exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › wonderWonder Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   WONDER meaning: 1 : something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.; 2 : a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › wonderWONDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WONDER definition: 1. to want to know something or to try to understand the reason for something: 2. used to politely…. Learn more.