wonder

Definitions

1. noun

   A feeling of surprise and amazement.

   Examples

   • The children looked at the fireworks with wonder.
   • She felt wonder at the size of the mountain.
2. noun

   Something that amazes people.

   Examples

   • The pyramids are one of the wonders of the world.
   • The new bridge is a wonder of engineering.
3. noun

   Good results or good luck.

   Examples

   • That stay in the country did her wonders.
   • It is a wonder no one saw me.
4. noun

   A surprising event that is hard to explain.

   Examples

   • It was a wonder that anyone survived the crash.
   • By some wonder, the package arrived on time.
5. noun

   A skillful act that seems almost like magic.

   Examples

   • Her performance was a wonder to see.
   • The design was a wonder of modern skill.
6. noun

   A very talented person.

   Examples

   • He is a real wonder with numbers.
   • She was called a wonder on the violin at age ten.
7. noun

   Used after an adjective to make fun of someone.

   Examples

   • So the silent wonder speaks at last.
   • I told the clueless wonder what I thought of him.
   ≈one
8. noun

   A passing thought or question in the mind.

   Examples

   • A wonder crossed her mind as she watched the sunset.
   • He had a passing wonder about what might have been.
9. noun

   A kind of fried doughnut.

   Examples

   • She fried a batch of wonders for breakfast.
   • The bakery's special was a sugared wonder.
10. verb

    To think about something and want to know more.

    Examples

    • I wonder what time the shop opens.
    • She wondered why he was late.