Wonder: meaning, definitions and examples

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wonder

[ ˈwʌndər ]

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feelings

desire or be curious to know something

Synonyms

ponder, question, reflect

Examples of usage

I wonder what time it is.
She wondered why he was late.
Have you ever wondered about the meaning of life?

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amazement

a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable

Synonyms

amazement, astonishment, awe

Examples of usage

The Grand Canyon filled me with wonder.
Her talent is a wonder to behold.
The child's eyes were wide with wonder.

Translations

Translations of the word "wonder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maravilha

🇮🇳 आश्चर्य

🇩🇪 Wunder

🇮🇩 keajaiban

🇺🇦 дивина

🇵🇱 cud

🇯🇵 驚異 (きょうい)

🇫🇷 merveille

🇪🇸 maravilla

🇹🇷 mucize

🇰🇷 경이

🇸🇦 عجب

🇨🇿 zázrak

🇸🇰 zázrak

🇨🇳 奇迹 (qíjī)

🇸🇮 čudež

🇮🇸 undur

🇰🇿 ғажайып

🇬🇪 სასწაული

🇦🇿 möcüzə

🇲🇽 maravilla

Word origin

The word 'wonder' originated from the Old English word 'wundrian', meaning to be amazed or astonished. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass both a verb meaning to desire knowledge and a noun referring to a feeling of amazement. The concept of wonder has been a fundamental aspect of human experience, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a sense of awe in the face of the unknown.