wonder

Examples

• All

• Of all the wonders I have seen, I've never looked upon anything as beautiful as you.

  The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

• All of this, when coupled with a sense of wonder, opens doors to new ways of thinking.

  Academic text (1992)

• Billy was another work of wonder to me, like magic to a kid.

  Fiction book (1991)

• These holiday wonders will open your mind.

• We have discovered the wonders of summer camp.

• I will make Rome the wonder of the ages.

  Gladiator (2000)

• Her smile was a wonder, even if it mocked him a little.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Leonard turns to Sayer's voice with an expression of childlike wonder on his face.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The bridge struck Egwene with wonder, as the bridges of Tar Valon always did.

  Fiction book (1991)

• The Northern Lights are a true wonder that many people travel great distances to see.

Synonyms

S

surprise

vswonder

∞ 1.0

A sudden feeling of wonder when something is unexpected

refers to an object that causes admiration and long lasting awe

M

marvel

vswonder

122 4.1

Something that causes strong surprise or wonder

is broader, including beauty and awe beyond mere surprise

S

sight to behold

vswonder

7 6.2

Something very beautiful or impressive to see

covers impressive qualities generally, not only visual appearance

S

stunner

vswonder

6 4.2

A very surprising or impressive event that shocks people

is about lasting admiration and deep awe, not only immediate impact

M

mind-blower

vswonder

• Informal

1 7.4

A thing that is very surprising and amazes you

focuses more on beauty and admiration than on shocking novelty

W

wowser

vswonder

• Slang

1 8.8

Something very impressive that causes great surprise

is more general, covering quiet beauty and deep awe

A

astonisher

vswonder

6.7

A person or thing that makes people very surprised

emphasizes beauty and steady admiration rather than sudden amazement

Idioms

S

small wonder

• Informal

1 4.4

Not surprising because the facts make it clear

Compounds

B

boy wonder

7 5.6

A young person who is unusually talented for their age

G

gutless wonder

• Offensive

3 9.9

A person who is too afraid to act or make decisions

E

eighth wonder of the world

• Informal

1 5.4

Something very impressive that people compare to the ancient wonders

W

world of wonder

1 4.5

A place full of exciting and surprising things that make you feel amazed

C

chinless wonder

• Offensive

1 9.9

A person, usually a man, who seems weak and is made fun of for lacking courage

G

girl wonder

5.8

A young girl who is very talented or successful at an early age

G

golden wonder millet

9.9

A grain plant with yellow seeds in large hanging spikes

K

Kentucky wonder bean

• US

4.4

A green bean with long flat pods grown for its good taste

K

Kentucky wonder

• US

5.6

A climbing bean plant with many long flat green pods for eating

N

Newtown Wonder

8.2

A cooking apple with bright red skin and a tart taste

N

nine-day wonder

• Archaic

8.4

A thing that is very popular for a short time and then forgotten

N

no-hit wonder

• Literature

8.8

A person, group, or work that never becomes popular and has no hit

W

wonder bean

• Specialized

8.6

A bushy tropical plant grown for animal feed with long pods of white seeds

W

wonder flower

• South African

9.7

A South African plant with long white spikes often used in winter bouquets

How Amazing

miracle

∞ 4.4

marvel

122 4.1

wonder

331 1.0

oddity

15 5.3

curiosity

27 5.0

Surface Forms

Etymology