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What does the word wonder mean?

According to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language as well as other dictionaries like American Heritage and Collins English Dictionary, the word wonder can be used as a noun of a verb. As a noun, this word refers to a cause of astonishment or admiration, a miracle, the quality of being excited or amazed, or the rapt attention or astonishment at something that is awesomely mysterious or new to one’s experience. It usually has a positive connotation, but can also refer to a feeling of doubt or uncertainty. Wonder is usually seen as a mixture of surprise and maybe horror.

As a verb, the word wonder can be used as a transitive or intransitive verb. As an intransitive verb, this word means to feel surprise, curiosity or doubt, or to be curious or doubtful about something. Wonder has two syllables – won-der, and the pronunciation of wonder is ˈwʌndə-r. This word can also refer to singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American.

There are many different words and terms that are derived from or use the word wonder. These are listed below, from Word Sense.

Wonderdrug/wonder drug (Sulfanilamide, 1939)
90-day wonder
girl wonder
small wonder
nine day wonder
wonderboy
Wonder Woman
wonderbra
wonderworker
wonderment
work wonders
wonderful
wonderberry
wondrous, wonderous
wonderland
no wonder
wonderchild
one hit wonder
little wonder
gutless wonder
bewonder
boy wonder

What are synonyms and antonyms of wonder?

There are many different words that a person can use in place of the word wonder, for both its noun and verb forms. These are called synonyms, which are words and phrases that have the same definition as another word or phrase. Synonyms are useful to know if you are trying to avoid repeating yourself as well as if you are looking to expand your vocabulary. This list of synonyms for the word wonder is provided by Thesaurus.

wonder (n.) – something amazing or the quality of amazement

phenomenon
reverence
wonderment
awe
rarity
surprise
perturbation
sight
fear
uncertainty
doubt
marvel
spectacle
marveling
freak
cynosure
stunner
suspicion
incredulity
start
jolt
skepticism
sensation
stupor
wondering
curiosity
astonishment
prodigy
puzzlement
perplexity
act of God
consternation
nonpareil
amazement
portent
stupefaction
fascination
shock
oddity
confusion
jar
admiration
bewilderment
miracle
concern
rara avis

wonder (v.) to ponder or be amazed

be astonished
boggle
conjecture
admire
speculate
gape
be startled
be awestruck
be confounded
look aghast
be curious
meditate
be dumbstruck
think
ask oneself
be fascinated
marvel
gawk
inquire
be taken aback
stare
disbelieve
be flabbergasted
be inquisitive
question
query
puzzle

There are also a number of words that mean the opposite of the word wonder. These opposite words are called antonyms. Antonyms are another easy way to work on expanding your vocabulary. This list of antonyms for the word wonder is provided by Thesaurus.

uniformity
unremarkableness
commonness
averageness
mediocrity
standardness
ordinariness
commonality
regularity
normality
commonplaceness

What is the origin of wonder?

According to Etymonline, the noun wonder comes from the Old English wundor, from the Proto-Germanic wundran which is also the source of the Old Saxon wundar, West Frisian wonder, scots wunner, Middle English wonder, Low German wunner, Middle Dutch, Old High German wuntar, Icelandic undur, Dutch wonder, German wunder, and Old Norse undr, as well as a possible Extra-Germanic cognate. This word is of unknown origin. In Middle English, it was used to describe the emotion associated with a sight in late 13c. In Old English, they used the phrase “to be no wonder.”

The verb wonder comes from the Old English wundrian, which is also from the same source as wonder. This is a cognate with the Dutch wonderen, Old High German wuntaron, and German wundern. One can add the suffixes ful, ing, ment, ed, ous, and ly to create the related words wonderful (adj.), wonderfully (adv.), wonderment (n.), wondered, wondering (v.), wondrous, and more!

How can the word wonder be used in a sentence?

The word wonder can be used in many different ways. Using words in a sentence is a great way to memorize their definitions. You can also try making flashcards and quizzes for yourself to test your knowledge. Try using this word of the day today! Below are several example sentences to get your started!

The child’s eyes widened in wonder at the fireworks. He had never seen such a wondrous thing, like a monster exploding before his eyes. His mother saw the same wondrous cause of surprise when they attended the circus, or when they drove to New York City and saw all of the tall buildings before them.

Bobby visited all the natural wonders of the world and stared at them with puzzled interest. He couldn’t believe these monuments of the ancient world weren’t created by monumental human creation, but natural genius.

The young man was called the wonder boy of American golf. He hit the ball with such precision and learned in such a short time that it surprised everyone.

The new computer was a wonder – it provided clearer communication, and was invaluable based on today’s valuations in the overall big-cap market.

Overall, the word wonder means a feeling of great surprise, general surprise, the object of astonishment, a marvelous thing or strange thing, or a feeling of great surprise or true insight. This word of Proto-Indo-European origins can also refer to Stevie Wonder, US motown singer, real name Steveland Judkins Morris born in 1950.

Sources:

wonder: meaning, origin, translation | Word Sense
WONDER Synonyms: 94 Synonyms & Antonyms for WONDER | Thesaurus
NORMALITY Synonyms: 14 Synonyms & Antonyms for NORMALITY | Thesaurus
wonder | Origin and meaning of wonder | Online Etymology Dictionary
Wonder | Definition of Wonder | Merriam-Webster
Wonder | Definition of Wonder | Merriam-Webster

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verb (used without object)

to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.

to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often followed by at): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis.

to doubt: I wonder if she’ll really get here.

verb (used with object)

to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know: to wonder what happened.

to feel wonder at: I wonder that you went.

noun

something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: That building is a wonder. It is a wonder he declined such an offer.

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.

miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon.

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Idioms about wonder

for a wonder, as the reverse of what might be expected; surprisingly: For a wonder, they worked hard all day.

Origin of wonder

First recorded before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English wundor; cognate with Dutch wonder, German Wunder, Old Norse undr; (verb) Middle English wonderen, Old English wundrian, derivative of the noun

OTHER WORDS FROM wonder

won·der·er, nounwon·der·less, adjective

Words nearby wonder

wommit, womp womp, womxn, womyn, won, wonder, wonderberry, wonder boy, wonder child, wonder drug, wonderful

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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Words related to wonder

admiration, astonishment, awe, bewilderment, confusion, curiosity, doubt, fascination, fear, reverence, shock, skepticism, surprise, uncertainty, marvel, miracle, oddity, phenomenon, spectacle, speculate

How to use wonder in a sentence

It’s no wonder advertisers are looking for more answers and clearer communication.
Little wonder then why those advertisers are debating whether their agencies are up to the task.
Sometimes, changing responsibilities, allowing for more flexibility, and decreasing your employees’ workloads can work wonders.
The modern business world, Socrates would say, doesn’t make space for wonder.

Given today’s valuations, the overall big-cap market can’t hand you a strong future return without working wonders.
Really, is it any wonder that fluoride should freak people out?
I wonder what that lady is doing now, and if she knows what she set in motion with Archer?
But we are afraid and we wonder to ourselves who will be next.
Is it any wonder that the interests of large corporations and unions get to the front of the line?
I often wonder what contributions to art and innovation society would have gathered if not for how it treats trans individuals.
The «new world» was really found in the wonder-years of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Her feet felt rooted to the floor in the wonder and doubt of this strange occurrence.
It was no wonder that he felt quite at home in the duck-pond, which was made for web-footed folk.
I don’t care, it ain’t nice, and I wonder aunt brought us to such a place.
We met like hostile bulls, and wonder not that we should plunge at once upon each other’s horns!

British Dictionary definitions for wonder (1 of 2)

noun

the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe

something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle

(modifier) exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etca wonder drug; a wonder horse

do wonders or work wonders to achieve spectacularly fine results

for a wonder surprisingly or amazingly

nine days’ wonder a subject that arouses general surprise or public interest for a short time

no wonder (sentence connector) (I am) not surprised at all (that)no wonder he couldn’t come

small wonder (sentence connector) (I am) hardly surprised (that)small wonder he couldn’t make it tonight

verb (when tr, may take a clause as object)

(when intr, often foll by about) to indulge in speculative inquiry, often accompanied by an element of doubt (concerning something)I wondered about what she said; I wonder what happened

(when intr, often foll by at) to be amazed (at something)I wonder at your impudence

Derived forms of wonder

wonderer, nounwonderless, adjective

Word Origin for wonder

Old English wundor; related to Old Saxon wundar, Old Norse undr, German Wunder

British Dictionary definitions for wonder (2 of 2)

noun

Stevie. real name Steveland Judkins Morris. born 1950, US Motown singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His recordings include Up-Tight (1966), «Superstition» (1972), Innervisions (1973), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), and «I Just Called to Say I Love You» (1985)

Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Idioms and Phrases with wonder

In addition to the idiom beginning with wonder

wonders will never cease

also see:

for a wonder
no wonder
work wonders

The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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wonder

something that causes feelings of wonder; feelings aroused by a marvel; to query in the mind: Sometimes we wonder what we’re here for.

Not to be confused with:

wander – rove, ramble, move about without a fixed course: He tends to wander aimlessly throughout the city.

won·der

(wŭn′dər)

a. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or surprising: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.

b. The quality that arouses such emotion: «Her long fair hair was girlish: and girlish, and touched with the wonder of mortal beauty, her face» (James Joyce).

a. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: Given all his unhealthy habits, it’s a wonder he’s lived this long. She was a wonder in that movie.

b. often Wonder A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity.

a. An extraordinary or remarkable act or achievement: That teacher has worked wonders with these students.

b. An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle.

v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders

v.intr.

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.

To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: I wondered what kind of costume she would wear. I wondered why I said that.

adj.

Remarkable or extraordinary, especially in being beneficial: considers quinoa a wonder grain.

Idioms:

do wonders

To have a beneficial effect: This tonic will do wonders for you.

for a wonder

As a cause for surprise; surprisingly.

[Middle English, from Old English wundor.]

won′der·er n.

Synonyms: wonder, marvel, miracle, phenomenon
These nouns denote one that evokes amazement or admiration: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; a phenomenon of medical science.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

wonder

(ˈwʌndə)

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

4. (modifier) exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc: a wonder drug; a wonder horse.

5. do wonders work wonders to achieve spectacularly fine results

6. for a wonder surprisingly or amazingly

7. nine days’ wonder a subject that arouses general surprise or public interest for a short time

8. no wonder (sentence connector) (I am) not surprised at all (that): no wonder he couldn’t come.

9. small wonder (sentence connector) (I am) hardly surprised (that): small wonder he couldn’t make it tonight.

vb (when tr, may take a clause as object)

10. (when: intr, often foll by about) to indulge in speculative inquiry, often accompanied by an element of doubt (concerning something): I wondered about what she said; I wonder what happened.

11. (when: intr, often foll by at) to be amazed (at something): I wonder at your impudence.

[Old English wundor; related to Old Saxon wundar, Old Norse undr, German Wunder]

ˈwonderer n

ˈwonderless adj

Wonder

(ˈwʌndə)

(Biography) Stevie. real name Steveland Judkins Morris. born 1950, US Motown singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His recordings include Up-Tight (1966), «Superstition» (1972), Innervisions (1973), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), and «I Just Called to Say I Love You» (1985)

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

won•der

(ˈwʌn dər)

v.i.

1. to think or speculate curiously and sometimes doubtfully: to wonder about the truth of a statement.

2. to be filled with awe; marvel (often fol. by at): We wondered at her skill and daring.

v.t.

3. to speculate curiously; be curious to know: I wonder what happened.

4. to feel wonder at: We wondered that you went.

5. a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: It is a wonder he declined such an offer.

6. a feeling of amazement, puzzled interest, or reverent admiration: a sense of wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon.

7. a remarkable or extraordinary phenomenon, deed, or event; marvel or miracle.

[before 900; (n.) Old English wundor, c. Old Saxon wundar, Old High German wuntar, Old Norse undr]

won′der•er, n.

Won•der

(ˈwʌn dər)
n.

Stevie (Stevland Morris), born 1950, U.S. pop singer and musician.

wonder

admire — Can mean «to wonder at, to be slightly surprised.»
marvel — Traces to Latin mirabilia, from mirari, «wonder at.»
nine days’ wonder — An old term (c. 1325) for an event or phenomenon that attracts enthusiastic interest for a short while, but is then ignored or forgotten.
Wonder Bread — Got its name from a vice president who watched a hot-air balloon race shortly before the bread needed a name—»wonder» is how he described the event and then the bread.

wonder

1. basic use

The verb wonder is usually used to say that someone thinks about something and tries to guess or understand more about it.

I have been wondering about her strange behaviour.

2. used with wh-clauses

Wonder is often used with wh-clauses.

I wonder what she looks like.

I wonder which hotel it was.

3. used with ‘if’ and ‘whether’

Wonder is also used with if or whether. If you wonder if something is true, you ask yourself whether it is true.

He wondered if she remembered him.

He was beginning to wonder whether it had really happened.

Be Careful!
Don’t use a that-clause in sentences like these. Don’t say, for example, ‘He wondered that she remembered him‘.

Wonder is sometimes used with if to make an invitation.

Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012

wonder

Past participle: wondered
Gerund: wondering

Imperative
wonder
wonder

Present
I wonder
you wonder
he/she/it wonders
we wonder
you wonder
they wonder

Preterite
I wondered
you wondered
he/she/it wondered
we wondered
you wondered
they wondered

Present Continuous
I am wondering
you are wondering
he/she/it is wondering
we are wondering
you are wondering
they are wondering

Present Perfect
I have wondered
you have wondered
he/she/it has wondered
we have wondered
you have wondered
they have wondered

Past Continuous
I was wondering
you were wondering
he/she/it was wondering
we were wondering
you were wondering
they were wondering

Past Perfect
I had wondered
you had wondered
he/she/it had wondered
we had wondered
you had wondered
they had wondered

Future
I will wonder
you will wonder
he/she/it will wonder
we will wonder
you will wonder
they will wonder

Future Perfect
I will have wondered
you will have wondered
he/she/it will have wondered
we will have wondered
you will have wondered
they will have wondered

Future Continuous
I will be wondering
you will be wondering
he/she/it will be wondering
we will be wondering
you will be wondering
they will be wondering

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been wondering
you have been wondering
he/she/it has been wondering
we have been wondering
you have been wondering
they have been wondering

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been wondering
you will have been wondering
he/she/it will have been wondering
we will have been wondering
you will have been wondering
they will have been wondering

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been wondering
you had been wondering
he/she/it had been wondering
we had been wondering
you had been wondering
they had been wondering

Conditional
I would wonder
you would wonder
he/she/it would wonder
we would wonder
you would wonder
they would wonder

Past Conditional
I would have wondered
you would have wondered
he/she/it would have wondered
we would have wondered
you would have wondered
they would have wondered

Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	wonder — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising wonderment, admiration amazement, astonishment — the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; «he looked at me in astonishment» awe — an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; «he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe»
	2.	wonder — something that causes feelings of wonder; «the wonders of modern science» marvel happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent — an event that happens
	3.	wonder — a state in which you want to learn more about something curiosity cognitive state, state of mind — the state of a person’s cognitive processes desire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge — curiosity that motivates investigation and study interest, involvement — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; «an interest in music» curiousness, inquisitiveness — a state of active curiosity
Verb	1.	wonder — have a wish or desire to know something; «He wondered who had built this beautiful church» inquire, enquire query, question — pose a question request — inquire for (information); «I requested information from the secretary»
	2.	wonder — place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; «I wonder whether this was the right thing to do»; «she wondered whether it would snow tonight» question meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate — reflect deeply on a subject; «I mulled over the events of the afternoon»; «philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years»; «The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate» scruple — have doubts about
	3.	wonder — be amazed at; «We marvelled at the child’s linguistic abilities» marvel react, respond — show a response or a reaction to something

wonder

verb

1. think, question, doubt, puzzle, speculate, query, ponder, inquire, ask yourself, meditate, be curious, conjecture, be inquisitive I wonder what he’s up to. We were wondering where you were.

2. be amazed, stare, marvel, be astonished, gape, boggle, be awed, be flabbergasted (informal), gawk, be dumbstruck, stand amazed I wondered at the arrogance of the man.

noun

2. phenomenon, sight, miracle, spectacle, curiosity, marvel, prodigy, rarity, portent, wonderment, nonpareil a lecture on the wonders of nature

Seven wonders of the ancient world

Colossus of Rhodes, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Pharos of Alexandria, Phidias’ statue of Zeus at Olympia, Pyramids of Egypt, temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

wonder

noun

1. One that evokes great surprise and admiration:

2. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding:

3. An event inexplicable by the laws of nature:

4. A lack of conviction or certainty:

verb

1. To have a feeling of great awe and rapt admiration:

2. To be uncertain, disbelieving, or skeptical about:

Idiom: have one’s doubts.

Translations

العَجَب، الشَّيء المُدْهِشدَهْشَه، تَعَجُّبمُعْجِزَهيَتَسَاءَلُيَتَساءَل، يَشُك، يَنْدَهِش، يَتَعَجَّب

divpřemýšletzázrak

blive overrasketdet fantastiskeforbløffelseforundringspekulere

ihmetelläihmettelyihme

pitati se

csodálkozáseltûnõdik vminszeretné tudni

furîalanga til aî vitaundrast, furîa sig áundrun, furîaundur, furîuverk

怪しむ

기이하게 여기다

įstabusnenuostabunorėti žinotinuostabumasnustebti

aizdomātiesbrīnītiesbrīnumaina īpašībabrīnumsinteresēties

byť zvedavýdiviť sapoložiť si otázku

čudežspraševati sezačudenje

undra

สงสัย

tự hỏi

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

wonder

[ˈwʌndə^r]

modif [goal] → d’anthologie wonder boy, wonder drug, wonder girl

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

wonder

vt I wonder what he’ll do now → ich bin gespannt, was er jetzt tun wird (inf); I wonder why he did it → ich möchte (zu gern) wissen or ich wüsste (zu) gern, warum er das getan hat; I wonder why! (iro) → ich frag mich warum?; I was wondering if you’d like to come too → möchten Sie nicht vielleicht auch kommen?; I was wondering when you’d realize that → ich habe mich (schon) gefragt, wann du das merkst; I was wondering if you could … → könnten Sie nicht vielleicht …

(= ask oneself, speculate) it set me wondering or made me wonder → es gab mir zu denken; why do you ask? — oh, I was just wondering → warum fragst du? — ach, nur so; what will happen next, I wonder? → ich frage mich or ich bin gespannt, was als Nächstes kommt; what’s going to happen next? — I wonder! → was kommt als Nächstes? — das frage ich mich auch!; I was wondering about that → ich habe mir darüber schon Gedanken gemacht, ich habe mich das auch schon gefragt; I’ve been wondering about him → ich habe mir auch schon über ihn Gedanken gemacht; I’ve been wondering about him as a possibility → ich hatte ihn auch schon als eine Möglichkeit ins Auge gefasst; I expect that will be the end of the matter — I wonder! → ich denke, damit ist die Angelegenheit erledigt — da habe ich meine Zweifel or da bin ich gespannt; I’m wondering about going to the party → ich habe daran gedacht, vielleicht auf die Party zu gehen; John, I’ve been wondering, is there really any point? → John, ich frage mich, ob es wirklich (einen) Zweck hat; could you possibly help me, I wonder → könnten Sie mir vielleicht helfen

wonder

in cpds → Wunder-;

wonder boy

n → Wunderknabe m

wonder drug

n → Wunderheilmittel nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

wonder

[ˈwʌndəʳ]

2. vt → chiedersi, domandarsi
I wonder whether or if … → mi chiedo se…
I was wondering if you could give me a lift → mi chiedevo se potessi darmi un passaggio
I wonder where/how/when → mi chiedo dove/come/quando

3. vi

a. (ask o.s., speculate) to wonder about → pensare di
I was wondering about going out for dinner → pensavo di andare fuori a cena, magari
does she know about it? — I wonder → lo sa? — è quello che mi chiedo anch’io

wonder

(ˈwandə) noun

1. the state of mind produced by something unexpected or extraordinary. He was full of wonder at the amazing sight.

2. something strange, unexpected or extraordinary. the Seven Wonders of the World; You work late so often that it’s a wonder you don’t take a bed to the office!

3. the quality of being strange or unexpected. The wonder of the discovery is that it was only made ten years ago.

verb

1. to be surprised. Caroline is very fond of John – I shouldn’t wonder if she married him.

2. to feel curiosity or doubt. Have you ever wondered about his reasons for wanting this money?

3. to feel a desire to know. I wonder what the news is.

ˈwonderful adjective

arousing wonder; extraordinary, especially in excellence. a wonderful opportunity; a wonderful present; She’s a wonderful person.

ˈwonderfully adverbˈwonderingly adverb

with great curiosity and amazement. The children gazed wonderingly at the puppets.

ˈwonderland (-lӕnd) noun

a land or place full of wonderful things.

ˈwondrous (ˈwandrəs) adjective

wonderful.

no wonder

it isn’t surprising. No wonder you couldn’t open the door – it was locked!

wonder

→ يَتَسَاءَلُ přemýšlet tænke fragen (sich) διερωτώμαι preguntarse ihmetellä se demander pitati se stupirsi 怪しむ 기이하게 여기다 afvragen (zich) undre zastanowić (się) querer saber удивляться undra สงสัย merak etmek tự hỏi 想知道

wonder

n. maravilla, prodigio, admiración; admirarse, asombrarse.

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Britannica Dictionary definition of WONDER

[count]

something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.

The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
This new computer is a technological wonder.
She’s a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting]
the wonders of science

—

see also nine days’ wonder, one-hit wonder

[noncount]

a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.

The child’s eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.
We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.
She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.

[singular]

something that is surprising or hard to believe

It’s a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far]
Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?

do/work wonders

to help or improve something greatly

A vacation will do wonders for your mood.
The treatment worked wonders on my skin.

no wonder

small/little wonder

— used to say that something is not surprising

It’s no wonder you’re hungry; you didn’t have any breakfast.
Small wonder that we’re lost, since we didn’t ask for directions.
They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected.

wonders never cease

humorous

— used to say that you are happy and surprised by something good that has happened

He was on time for work all week. Wonders never cease!
My story is finally getting published! Will wonders never cease? [=isn’t that amazing/surprising?]

Britannica Dictionary definition of WONDER

to have interest in knowing or learning something

to think about something with curiosity

[+ object]

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?
I wonder [=I would like to know] if he’s going to change jobs.
I wonder where I put my keys. [=I’m not sure where I put my keys; I’m trying to remember where I put my keys]
Who could that be at the door, I wonder?
She wondered aloud what to do with the money.
I wonder [=I am curious about] how they could afford that house.

[no object]

I was wondering about that.

[+ object]

— used to ask a question or make a polite request

I wonder if you could tell me where the post office is?
We were wondering if you’d like to join us for dinner.

[no object]

to feel surprise or amazement

Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.
(chiefly Brit) The next class will be harder, I shouldn’t wonder. [=I won’t be surprised if the next class is harder]

— often + at

We stood and wondered at the impressive display of lights.

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«O, I wonder — I _wonder_ if she will really try to get the place,» Olga said to herself as the door closed. ❋ Unknown (1883)

«I wonder, — I _wonder_ — if I shall ever live anything all straight out!» ❋ Unknown (1865)

Now don ‘wonder, don’ wonder «He became so emphatic in impressing on Carling the fact that he didn’t wonder that he lost the thread of his discourse and concluded by announcing to the bar at large that he was a» physcal anmal. » ❋ Unknown (1920)

Oh, I wonder «(and here, no doubt, the little creases came into her cheeks again, for she laughed softly to herself),» I _wonder_ what they’ll say or do when they find out! » ❋ F. Anstey (1895)

Sanchez started out as a youth recruit at Chilean club Cobreloa, where his goal-scoring exploits earned him the nickname «wonder kid». ❋ Unknown (2011)

And: Whether wonder is an expression of extreme depression that cannot abide confrontation with grotesque reality or merely a convenient avoidance of same, it uniformly evokes deep nostalgia for the personal or political past that existed before we came to this pass of maturity or social, national, or international distress. ❋ Hal Duncan (2009)

«In Other Worlds» Doubleday, 255 pages, $24.95 is Ms. Atwood’s engaging account of a lifetime’s reactions to what she calls «wonder tales,» from the «flying rabbits» of her childhood imagination to discovering H. ❋ Tom Shippey (2011)

If not, he will be a one term wonder and the left will be out forever — but at some considerable short term cost. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Obama knows he’s a one term wonder, and he knows that unless he can find the courage to lead he will be presiding over the death of the Democratic Party. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If Republicans turn President Obama into a one-term wonder, which is certainly possible, and if they have control of the House and Senate, which I think they will, their first bill should repeal the health care taxes, if not repealing the entire thing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

George H.W. was a one term wonder who is not worth the oxygen waisted to talk about. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nothing’s definite in this world, but Obama may very well end up being a one term wonder, depending on the level of support he is able to maintain in his own party and the strength of the Republican candidate he runs against in the next election. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Poor Mr. Brown, he doesn’t realize that he’s just a one term wonder … a means to an end. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As for Rudd quickly condemning smugglers which has derailed the Coaltions zenonphobic rantings as well (and Barnett will be a one term wonder). .what’s so bad about enterprising smugglers apart from them being obvious rip-off merchants with shonky boats?. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Obama will be a one term wonder, just like Jimmy Carter. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I wonder who is she /I’d [like to] [know] who is she or I [feel like] who is she
i wonder what they are doing/I’d like to know what they are doing or I feel like what they are doing ❋ Surf Board (2010)

[Jayson]: «[Do you] wonder?»
Me: «No» ❋ Stevethefishosexual (2019)

you: I wonder…
*wonder goes away or never [leaves]*
[10 years] later….
you: what?
or you:…..[Damnit] ❋ 4thumbs (2009)

wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder ❋ HAWTSECKZIGIRL! (2005)

[wow]. [caleb] [really] is wonderful! ❋ May_ray (2004)

[Sunny weather] is [wonderful] ❋ N.K (2005)

«[Oh man] after taking my pain [meds], drinking, and smoking that [herb] I have a serious case of The Wonderfuls ❋ Dylan9898 (2012)

[Desarae] [Diedrich] is the most [wonderful woman] on this planet. ❋ USA24 (2015)

[My life] is [wonderful]!! ❋ Maya (2005)

The wonderer traveled [the countryside] [not knowing] where they were but loved every [moment]. ❋ Travelmuch? (2017)

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