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Wondrous: meaning, definitions and examples

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wondrous

 

[ ˈwʌndrəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

amazing

inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous

Synonyms

amazing, astonishing, incredible, marvelous

Examples of usage

  • The view from the top of the mountain was truly wondrous.
  • The magician's tricks were wondrous to behold.
Context #2 | Adjective

magical

having a quality of magic or enchantment; extraordinary

Synonyms

enchanting, magical, mystical, supernatural

Examples of usage

  • The wondrous world of Harry Potter captivated readers around the globe.
  • The wondrous powers of the fairy godmother brought joy to the characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "wondrous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maravilhoso

🇮🇳 अद्भुत

🇩🇪 wunderbar

🇮🇩 menakjubkan

🇺🇦 чудовий

🇵🇱 cudowny

🇯🇵 素晴らしい

🇫🇷 merveilleux

🇪🇸 maravilloso

🇹🇷 harika

🇰🇷 경이로운

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 úžasný

🇸🇰 úžasný

🇨🇳 奇妙的

🇸🇮 čudovit

🇮🇸 undursamlegur

🇰🇿 ғажайып

🇬🇪 საოცარი

🇦🇿 möhtəşəm

🇲🇽 maravilloso

Etymology

The word 'wondrous' dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'wunder', meaning 'marvel'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of something extraordinary or magical. The use of 'wondrous' in literature and poetry has contributed to its enduring appeal as a word that evokes awe and amazement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,792, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.