English · Emotions & Feelings
wonder
/ˈwʌn.dər/
[/ˈwʌn.dər/]
awed amazement
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of surprise and admiration at something beautiful or unexpected.
Example
The children gazed in wonder at the vast night sky scattered with countless bright stars.
The children gazed in wonder at the vast night sky scattered with countless bright stars.
Etymology
From Old English 'wundor', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses amazement; as a verb it means to be curious or to question.