What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wondrous
Example
The wondrous beauty of the sunset left us speechless. [wondrous: adjective]
Example
The children were amazed by the wondrous magic show. [wondrous: adjective]
amazing
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was amazing. [amazing: adjective]
Example
The singer's performance was amazing and left the audience in awe. [amazing: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amazing is more commonly used than wondrous in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wondrous and amazing?
Wondrous is considered more formal than amazing, and it is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts.
