wonder
IPA: wˈʌndɝ
noun
- Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
- Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.
- Someone very talented at something, a genius.
- The sense or emotion which can be inspired by something curious or unknown; surprise; astonishment, often with awe or reverence.
- (UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
- (US) A kind of donut; a cruller.
- Any of the Wonders of the World.
verb
- (intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- (transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
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Examples of "wonder" in Sentences
- The view is wonderful and scenic.
- How many wonderers are in the city
- I was wondering if that was syllogistic.
- How wonderful is the light of the world.
- I was wondering why they are unanimated.
- The sculpture of the temple is wonderful.
- The appearance of incompetence was wonderful.
- Enjoy the wonder and challenge of the mountains.
- It is riveting, a wonderful addition to the encyclopedia.
- It's perhaps indelicate to suggest questioning, but one does wonder.
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