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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.
1. a. : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel. it's a wonder you weren't killed. the pyramid is a wonder to behold. b. : miracle. 2. : the quality of exciting amazed admiration. 3. a. : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience. b. : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty. wonder. 2 of 3. verb.
Wonder definition: to think or speculate curiously. See examples of WONDER used in a sentence.
Wonder is a feeling of great surprise and pleasure that you have, for example when you see something that is very beautiful, or when something happens that you thought was impossible. 'That's right!' Bobby exclaimed in wonder. 'How did you remember that?' I was expressing some amazement and wonder at her good fortune.
Definitions of wonder. noun. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. synonyms: admiration, wonderment. see more. noun. something that causes feelings of wonder. “the wonders of modern science” synonyms: marvel. see more. noun. a state in which you want to learn more about something. synonyms: curiosity. see more. verb.
to want to know something or to try to understand the reason for something: [ + question word ] I wonder what he's making for dinner. I wonder why she left so suddenly. Fewer examples. I wonder if he'll get the job. I wonder how my speech will go over this afternoon. The children are very quiet. I wonder what they're doing.
Definition of wonder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of wonder noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To have a feeling of awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration: We wondered at the ease with which she settled into her new job. 2. To be filled with curiosity or doubt: I could only wonder after hearing his excuse. I wondered about his late-night comings and goings. v.tr.
A person, thing, or event that causes astonishment and admiration; prodigy; marvel. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity. American Heritage.
