wonder
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- noun
- /ˈwʌndər/
- Given these comparisons, it is little wonder that the Canadian system attracted U.S. interest.
- a sense of wonder
- awe and wonder
- experience wonder
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Watch on YouTubeYes, flight born of wonder or flight born of curiosity.
- Yes, flight born of wonder or flight born of curiosity.
- So I think that an ethnography of wonder is both timely and urgent.
- And there's an awe and a wonder and this deep sense of gratitude.
Examples
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The other four stared at me in wonder.
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There can be good ones like, you know, excitement, wonder, joy.
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The wonder of it... that you should work in his study... sit at his desk.
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However, science has certain features, such as wonder and curiosity, that go beyond knowledge.
Academic text (1993) -
Mema and Jesus Maria were by her side, eyes filled with wonder and experience.
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And there's an awe and a wonder and this deep sense of gratitude.
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If only I could convey to you the true wonder of the souq.
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From early childhood on, a sense of wonder, gratitude, and reverence is cultivated in the child.
Academic text (1992) -
The children looked at the fireworks in pure wonder.
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She gazed at the mountains in wonder, amazed by their beauty.
Synonyms
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A sudden feeling of wonder when something is unexpected
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A strong wish to learn or know things
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A strong feeling of respect and wonder, sometimes with fear, often caused by something impressive or beautiful
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A very strong interest that makes you pay close attention
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A very strong feeling of surprise and wonder
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A very strong feeling of surprise and wonder
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A feeling of surprise and admiration when you see something beautiful or strange
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A feeling of wonder and surprise at something impressive or strange
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A strong feeling of surprise and pleasure when you see something very beautiful or impressive
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A strong feeling of being very interested and unable to look away
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A feeling of deep wonder and delight that makes you unable to look away
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Compounds
- Informal
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Something very impressive that people compare to the ancient wonders
- Offensive
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A person, usually a man, who seems weak and is made fun of for lacking courage
- Specialized
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A bushy tropical plant grown for animal feed with long pods of white seeds
- South African
A South African plant with long white spikes often used in winter bouquets
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Etymology
Wonder comes from an old English word wundor, which also meant the 'feeling of amazement'. So wonder can mean the feeling of curiosity and admiration you get when you see something new or beautiful.