wonders
noun · verb
Form of wonder , plural of wonder.
Simple meaning
A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wuhnderzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwʌndɚz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of wonder
A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
plural of wonder
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
plural of wonder
Something that causes feelings of wonder
plural of wonder
An astonishing and seemingly inexplicable turn of events.
verb
third-person singular of wonder
To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
third-person singular of wonder
To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
Used this way, wonders is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Curious and questioning
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Literature/storytelling
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