wonder

Definitions of wonder in various dictionaries:

noun - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

noun - something that causes feelings of wonder

noun - a state in which you want to learn more about something

verb - have a wish or desire to know something

verb - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

verb - be amazed at

One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: “The decision of one age or country is a wonder to another” (John Stuart Mill).

The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or marvelous: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.

An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle.

A feeling of puzzlement or doubt.

Often Wonder.

To have a feeling of awe or admiration; marvel: “She wondered at all the things civilization can teach a woman to endure” (Frances Newman).

To have a feeling of surprise.

To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: wondered what was going on.

Arousing awe or admiration.

Wonderful.

The central meaning shared by these noun s is “one that evokes amazement or admiration”: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; organ transplantation, a phenomenon of medical science; a musical prodigy; a performance that was the sensation of the season.

verb - to have a feeling of curiosity or doubt

WONDER - Wonder most commonly refers to: Wonder (emotion), an emotion comparable to surprise that people feel when perceiving something rare or unexpectedWon...