wonderment

[ wuhn-der-muh nt ]
/ ˈwʌn dər mənt /
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noun

wondering or wonder.
a cause or occasion of wonder.

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Origin of wonderment

First recorded in 1525–35; wonder + -ment

Words nearby wonderment

wonderberry, wonderful, wondering, wonderkid, wonderland, wonderment, wonders will never cease, wonderwork, wondrous, wonga, wonga-wonga
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Words related to wonderment

amazement, bewilderment, awe, curiosity, fascination, shock, stunner, surprise, wonder, marvel

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British Dictionary definitions for wonderment

wonderment
/ (ˈwʌndəmənt) /

noun

rapt surprise; awe
puzzled interest
something that excites wonder
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