wondrous
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Adj — Amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous.
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How to use wondrous
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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."
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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.".