noun
A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
And they knew that it was hee which ſate for almes at the beautifull gate of the Temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened vnto him.
All wonder is the effect of novelty upon ignorance.
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.
That concertina was a wonder in its way. The handles that was on it first was wore out long ago, and he'd made new ones of braided rope yarn. And the bellows was patched in more places than a cranberry picker's overalls.
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
That stay in the country did her wonders.
It's a wonder no-one saw me.
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
The idea was so ridiculous that it's a wonder anyone went along with it.
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
Given the limited resources, he's really performed wonders.
verb
To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
He's married by now, I shouldn't wonder.
[…]I could not ſufficiently wonder at the Intrepidity of theſe diminutive Mortals,[…]
To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.
Has Jay gone fishing, I wonder?
noun
Any of the Wonders of the World.