wonderful

[wuhn-der-fuhl]

adjective

1. excellent; great; marvelous.

   We all had a wonderful weekend.

   Synonyms: phenomenal, astounding, amazing, astonishing, prodigious, miraculous, wondrous, awesome, strange, curious, unique

2. of a sort that causes or arouses wonder; amazing; astonishing.

   The storm was wonderful to behold.

wonderful

/ ˈwʌndəfʊl /

adjective

1. exciting a feeling of wonder; marvellous or strange

2. extremely fine; excellent

Other Word Forms

• wonderfully adverb
• wonderfulness noun
• unwonderful adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wonderful¹

First recorded before 1100; wonder ( def. ) + -ful ( def. )

Example Sentences

“There were so many wonderful, eclectic bands,” Jay adds.

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This savory sugo is wonderful tossed with pasta and a handful of herbs.

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While some find annual celebrations wonderful, studies show that for many Americans, they can be stressful, isolating and depressing – especially in these divisive times.

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To take to the floor again with Ron was "just wonderful, there are no words for it," she said.

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For income investors with a value bent, those six have the ingredients of a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

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