wonder
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/ˈwʌndə/
English
Definitions
noun
- Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.“Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.”
- Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.“The idea was so crazy that it is a wonder that anyone went along with it.”
- Someone very talented at something, a genius.“He's a wonder at cooking.”
- The sense or emotion which can be inspired by something curious or unknown; surprise; astonishment, often with awe or reverence.
verb
- To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.“He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.”
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Synonyms
thaumawondermentmarveladmirationcuriosityquestioninquireamazingadmirewonderfulurgeamazementastonishmentoddityawesurprisebeauty