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wonder

/ˈwʌndə/

noun

Meaning

  • 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.

  • A mental pondering, a thought.

  • A kind of donut; a cruller.

verb

Meaning

  • 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."

Synonyms

thauma