1
2
: the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3
a
: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience
b
: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
wondered; wondering
ˈwən-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
a
: to be in a state of wonder
b
: to feel surprise
2
: to feel curiosity or doubt
wondering about the future
: to be curious or in doubt about
wonders why birds sing
Synonyms
Examples of wonder in a Sentence
Noun
The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
This new computer is a technological wonder.
The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.
We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.
She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.
Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?
Verb
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?
Who could that be at the door, I wonder?
She wondered aloud what to do with the money.
I was wondering about that.
Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The cryptocurrency is now the eighth (most valuable) wonder of the financial world — beating out silver.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
As the votes for the 2024 presidential election continue to be counted, many are wondering how certain states voted in the 2020 election, when Republican Donald Trump faced off against Democrat Joe Biden.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2021
It’s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie.
—Adrian Croft, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021
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Noun
That’s part of the Dune trap — moviegoers for the 1984 version were greeted with a glossary of terminology — but so far, the show doesn’t have the magisterial wonder of the Villeneuve films to give it a boost.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The cryptocurrency is now the eighth (most valuable) wonder of the financial world — beating out silver.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
While tribal leaders applaud Biden’s apology, many are wondering what’s next.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
As the votes for the 2024 presidential election continue to be counted, many are wondering how certain states voted in the 2020 election, when Republican Donald Trump faced off against Democrat Joe Biden.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
This was half a century ago, but there is still wonder in his voice.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2021
It’s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie.
—Adrian Croft, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonder. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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wonder
1 of 2 noun
won·der
ˈwən-dər
1
: something extraordinary or surprising : marvel
the pyramid is a wonder of ancient Egypt
2
a
: a feeling (as awe, astonishment, or uncertainty) caused by something extraordinary, mysterious, or new to one's experience
b
: the quality of exciting wonder
the charm and wonder of the scene
Biographical Definition
Wonder
biographical name
Won·der
ˈwən-dər
Stevie 1950– born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist
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