wonder

noun
UK: /ˈwʌndər/
US: /ˈwʌndər/

  1. A feeling of surprise and admiration for something beautiful, amazing, or strange.

    1. I look at the stars with wonder. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children gazed in wonder at the enormous Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that causes surprise and admiration.

    1. The waterfall is a wonder to see. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Great Wall of China is considered one of the great wonders of the world, attracting millions of tourists. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

question awe amazement curiosity ask marvel
wonder verb

  1. To want to know something; to think about something with curiosity.

    1. I wonder what's for dinner tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. I often wonder if she regrets her decision to move away from her family and friends. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel curiosity or doubt about something.

    1. I wonder whether I should apply for the job. [ ] [ ]
    2. They wonder at the skill required to build such a complex structure without modern tools. [ ] [ ]
wonder adverb

  1. Used to express polite doubt or disbelief.

    1. I wonder if you could help me. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wonder whether you might reconsider your decision in light of these new facts. [ ] [ ]
wonder interjection

  1. Used to show surprise or admiration.

    1. Wonder! What a beautiful sunset. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wonder! I never expected to see you here after all these years. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wonder" in English means: A feeling of surprise and admiration for something beautiful, amazing, or strange., Something that causes surprise and admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "wonder" is /ˈwʌndər/ in British English and /ˈwʌndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wonder": question, awe, amazement, curiosity, ask, marvel.

Example usage of "wonder": "I look at the stars with wonder.". More examples on the page.