First Known Use: 15th century
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wondrous
adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\
: causing wonder or amazement : very beautiful or impressive
Full Definition of WONDROUS
: that is to be marveled at : extraordinary <a wondrous feat>
— wondrous adverb, archaic
— won·drous·ly adverb
— won·drous·ness noun
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Origin of WONDROUS
Middle English, alteration of wonders, from genitive of 1wonder
Related to WONDROUS
- Synonyms
- amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, marvelous
WONDROUSNESS Defined for Kids
wondrous
adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\
Definition of WONDROUS for Kids
: wonderful 1
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