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Synonyms & Similar Words
marvel
awe
amazement
astonishment
surprise
curiosity
fascination
enchantment
captivation
enthrallment
spellbound
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement
incredulity
skepticism
doubt
uncertainty
admiration
appreciation
reverence
veneration
adoration
idolization
worship
astonish
astound
dumbfound
flabbergast
stupefy
bewitch
enchant
mesmerize
hypnotize
captivate
enthrall
beguile
charm
delight
thrill
excite
inspire
intrigue
interest
engage
absorb
engross
Meaning of Wonder
A feeling of great admiration or surprise
Definitions
- A feeling of great admiration, amazement, or awe, typically inspired by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
- * A person or thing that is very surprising or impressive
- * A miraculous or remarkable event or situation
Etymology of Wonder
The word "wonder" comes from Old English "wundor", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wundiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "wen-", meaning "to be astonished"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from awe and amazement to surprise and curiosity, and has been used in various contexts, including literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation
Example Uses
- The fireworks display filled the crowd with wonder and excitement
- * The ancient ruins were a wonder to behold, with their intricate carvings and mysterious symbols
- * The child's eyes widened with wonder as she saw the magic trick for the first time
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
indifference
apathy
boredom
dullness
familiarity
ordinariness
mundanity
tediousness
monotony
routine
predictability
expectation
normality
commonness
blandness
uninspiring
unimpressive
unremarkable
uninteresting
dull
flat
lifeless
stale