wonder child
noun
an unusually intelligent or talented child; prodigy; wunderkind.
Origin of wonder child
11895–1900; translation of German Wunderkind
Words Nearby wonder child
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How to use wonder child in a sentence
Next day within the shell, there lay a wonder-child, in face and form most beautiful.
Indian Legends of Vancouver Island | Alfred CarmichaelWe have told you that Clara Schumann had been called a wonder-child.
Stories of Great Musicians | Kathrine Lois ScobeyAfter this exciting dbut Leschetizky went about playing everywhere, and very quickly became famous as a "wonder-child."
Theodor Leschetizky | Annette HullahThe boy, according to the legends which soon grew round his life, was a “wonder-child,” and early displayed marvellous capacity.
He soon became known as the "wonder-child," and was a favorite with every one, especially with the ladies.
The Standard Oratorios | George P. Upton
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