wondrous
WUHND-ruhs
Wondrous (adj) means amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous. Example: “The view from the summit was wondrous.”
adj
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Amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous.
"We all stared open-mouthed at the wondrous sight."
"The view from the summit was wondrous."
"She told a wondrous tale of her travels through the mountains."
How to use wondrous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo amazing it fills you with wonder — a more literary, old-fashioned way to say "wonderful" or "marvelous."
When to use it
A bit formal or poetic; "amazing" or "wonderful" is more natural in everyday speech.
Common pairings
a wondrous sight
wondrous beauty
wondrous tale
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more wondrous
- Superlative
- most wondrous
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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.".
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