adj B2 Upper-Intermediate

wondrous

WUHND-ruhs

Wondrous (adj) means amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous. Example: “The view from the summit was wondrous.”

adj

Amazing or awe-inspiring; marvelous.

"The view from the summit was wondrous."

"She told a wondrous tale of her travels through the mountains."

How to use wondrous

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more wondrous comparative, more wondrous comparative, most wondrous superlative, most wondrous superlative

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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."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for wondrous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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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.".

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