wondrous
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for wondrous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use wondrous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wondrous sight
wondrous beauty
wondrous tale
A bit formal or poetic; "amazing" or "wonderful" is more natural in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Middle English wonders ("wonderful"), reshaped in spelling to match other -ous adjectives; ultimately from Old English wundor, "wonder, miracle."
Full origin of wondrous →Frequently asked questions
What does “wondrous” mean?
The word “wondrous” means amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous. In plain terms, so amazing it fills you with wonder — a more literary, old-fashioned way to say "wonderful" or "marvelous.".
How do you pronounce “wondrous”?
“Wondrous” is pronounced WUHND-ruhs (/ˈwʌndɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “wondrous” in a sentence?
Here is “wondrous” used in a sentence: “The view from the summit was wondrous.”
What part of speech is “wondrous”?
“Wondrous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “wondrous” come from?
The word “wondrous” comes from Old English. From Middle English wonders ("wonderful"), reshaped in spelling to match other -ous adjectives; ultimately from Old English wundor, "wonder, miracle.".
