Meaning & use

wonder

noun·Everyday

A feeling of amazement and admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected, or unfamiliar.

See it in a sentence

The children stared in wonder at the fireworks lighting up the sky.

Visitors gaze at the ancient temple with wonder every year.

A note on using this word

As a verb, wonder means to feel curious about something, as in 'I wonder what happened.'

Words with a similar meaning

aweamazement

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To feel curious or want to know something.

She wondered why the store was closed so early on a weekday.

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