wonderment
[wuhn-der-muh nt]
Origin of wonderment
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Contemporary Examples
At times he just expressed the wonderment and sense of discovery that we associate with the very young.
It was always a complete surprise and I was in a state of wonderment over these creatures.
There needs to be wonderment—it can even approach something like fear.
A New Christmas Literary Classic: Donald Hall’s ‘Christmas at Eagle Pond’Nicholas Mancusi
December 25, 2012
“They could put those salt and pepper shakers in their hand,” he says, shaking in head in wonderment.
He looked up in wonderment and heard the ceaseless noise of frenzy.
Historical Examples
The wonderment in which she looked at Eileen was stamped all over her.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
I could not help smiling at the serious depth of her wonderment.
The Tenant of Wildfell HallAnne Bronte
"I never got any such letter from him," said Florence, in wonderment.
The Mystery of Murray DavenportRobert Neilson Stephens
He was lost in wonderment at not having been able to discover his picture.
His MasterpieceEmile Zola
On Anthony's face there was wonderment—disillusion, and then bitterness.
The World BeyondRaymond King Cummings
wonderment
- rapt surprise; awe
- puzzled interest
- something that excites wonder
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Word Origin and History for wonderment
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