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

611 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

47 4.1

Something that causes strong surprise or wonder

is broader, including beauty and awe beyond mere surprise

S

stunner

vswonder

7 4.2

A very surprising or impressive event that shocks people

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

S

sight to behold

vswonder

6 6.2

Something very beautiful or impressive to see

covers impressive qualities generally, not only visual appearance

W

wowser

vswonder

• Slang

3 8.8

Something very impressive that causes great surprise

is more general, covering quiet beauty and deep awe

M

mind-blower

vswonder

• Informal

2 7.4

A thing that is very surprising and amazes you

focuses more on beauty and admiration than on shocking novelty

A

astonisher

vswonder

1 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

6 4.4

Not surprising because the facts make it clear

Compounds

B

boy wonder

13 5.6

A young person who is unusually talented for their age

E

eighth wonder of the world

• Informal

5 5.4

Something very impressive that people compare to the ancient wonders

W

world of wonder

4 4.5

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

G

gutless wonder

• Offensive

4 9.9

A person who is too afraid to act or make decisions

G

girl wonder

1 5.8

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

N

no-hit wonder

• Literature

1 8.8

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

C

chinless wonder

• Offensive

1 9.9

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

N

nine-day wonder

• Archaic

1 8.4

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

K

Kentucky wonder

• US

1 5.6

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

K

Kentucky wonder bean

• US

1 4.4

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

W

wonder bean

• Specialized

1 8.6

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

G

golden wonder millet

9.9

A grain plant with yellow seeds in large hanging spikes

N

Newtown Wonder

8.2

A cooking apple with bright red skin and a tart taste

W

wonder flower

• South African

9.7

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

How Amazing

miracle

884 4.4

marvel

47 4.1

wonder

260 1.0

oddity

30 5.3

curiosity

22 5.0

Surface Forms

Etymology