wonderment

noun
UK: /ˈwʌndərmənt/
US: /ˈwʌndərmənt/

  1. A feeling of great surprise and pleasure.

    1. Her eyes were filled with wonderment at the sight.
    2. A feeling of pure wonderment washed over him as he watched the sunrise.

  2. The state of being filled with wonder; astonishment or awe.

    1. The children gazed in wonderment at the magician's tricks.
    2. She looked at the ancient ruins in complete wonderment, imagining their history.

Synonyms

amazement awe astonishment wonder fascination surprise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wonderment" in English means: A feeling of great surprise and pleasure., The state of being filled with wonder; astonishment or awe..

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

Synonyms for "wonderment": amazement, awe, astonishment, wonder, fascination, surprise.

Example usage of "wonderment": "Her eyes were filled with wonderment at the sight.". More examples on the page.