wondrous

[ˈwʌndrəs]

wondrous Definition

inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous.

Using wondrous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wondrous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The view from the top of the mountain was wondrous.

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    The magician performed a wondrous trick that left the audience in awe.

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    The child's imagination is full of wondrous ideas.

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    The novel takes readers on a wondrous journey through time and space.

wondrous Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with wondrous

  • a world full of marvels and wonders

    Example

    The book takes readers on a journey through the wondrous world of science.

  • wondrous things

    things that inspire wonder or amazement

    Example

    The museum is full of wondrous things, from ancient artifacts to modern art.

  • a sight that inspires wonder or amazement

    Example

    The sunset over the ocean was a wondrous sight to behold.

Origins of wondrous

from Old English 'wundor', meaning 'marvel'

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Summary: wondrous in Brief

The term 'wondrous' [ˈwʌndrəs] describes something that inspires a feeling of wonder or delight, often in a marvelous or incredible way. It can refer to anything from a view or a trick to a journey or an idea. Examples include 'The view from the top of the mountain was wondrous,' and 'The novel takes readers on a wondrous journey through time and space.' Synonyms include 'amazing' and 'phenomenal,' while antonyms include 'ordinary' and 'unimpressive.'

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