Difference between revisions of "Wonder"
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==The Free Dictionary== | ==The Free Dictionary== | ||
===Noun=== | ===Noun=== | ||
− | + | # One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: "The decision of one age or country is a wonder to another" John Stuart Mill. | |
− | + | # The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or marvelous: gazed with wonder at the northern lights. | |
− | + | # An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle. | |
− | + | # A feeling of puzzlement or doubt. | |
− | + | # often Wonder A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity. | |
===Verb=== | ===Verb=== | ||
− | v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders | + | v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders, v.intr. |
− | v.intr. | + | # To have a feeling of awe or admiration; marvel: "She wondered at all the things civilization can teach a woman to endure" Frances Newman. |
− | + | # To have a feeling of surprise. | |
− | + | # To be filled with curiosity or doubt. | |
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v.tr. To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: wondered what happened. | v.tr. To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: wondered what happened. | ||
===Adjective=== | ===Adjective=== | ||
− | + | # Arousing awe or admiration. | |
− | + | # Far superior to anything formerly recognized or foreseen. | |
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− | Idiom: | + | Idiom: for a wonder |
− | for a wonder | + | |
As a cause for surprise; surprisingly. | As a cause for surprise; surprisingly. | ||
[Middle English, from Old English wundor.] | [Middle English, from Old English wundor.] | ||
wonder·er n. | wonder·er n. | ||
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Synonyms: wonder, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation | Synonyms: wonder, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation | ||
These nouns denote one that evokes amazement or admiration: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; a phenomenon of medical science; a musical prodigy; the theatrical sensation of the season. | These nouns denote one that evokes amazement or admiration: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; a phenomenon of medical science; a musical prodigy; the theatrical sensation of the season. | ||
==The American Heritage® Dictionary== | ==The American Heritage® Dictionary== | ||
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===Noun=== | ===Noun=== | ||
# wonder - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising | # wonder - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising | ||
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amazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" | amazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" | ||
awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe" | awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe" | ||
− | # | + | # wonder- something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science" |
marvel | marvel | ||
happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens | ||
− | # | + | # wonder - a state in which you want to learn more about something |
− | curiosity | + | ===Synonyms=== |
− | cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes | + | curiosity - cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes |
desire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge - curiosity that motivates investigation and study | desire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge - curiosity that motivates investigation and study | ||
interest, involvement - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" | interest, involvement - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" | ||
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request - inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary" | request - inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary" | ||
# wonder - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight" | # wonder - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight" | ||
− | question | + | ===Synonyms=== |
− | meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" | + | question - meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" |
scruple - have doubts about | scruple - have doubts about | ||
# wonder - be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities" | # wonder - be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities" |
Revision as of 02:14, 31 December 2007
The Free Dictionary
Noun
- One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: "The decision of one age or country is a wonder to another" John Stuart Mill.
- The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or marvelous: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.
- An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle.
- A feeling of puzzlement or doubt.
- often Wonder A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity.
Verb
v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders, v.intr.
- To have a feeling of awe or admiration; marvel: "She wondered at all the things civilization can teach a woman to endure" Frances Newman.
- To have a feeling of surprise.
- To be filled with curiosity or doubt.
v.tr. To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: wondered what happened.
Adjective
- Arousing awe or admiration.
- Far superior to anything formerly recognized or foreseen.
Idiom: for a wonder
As a cause for surprise; surprisingly. [Middle English, from Old English wundor.] wonder·er n.
Synonyms: wonder, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation These nouns denote one that evokes amazement or admiration: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; a phenomenon of medical science; a musical prodigy; the theatrical sensation of the season.
The American Heritage® Dictionary
Noun
- wonder - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
wonderment, admiration amazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe"
- wonder- something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"
marvel happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
- wonder - a state in which you want to learn more about something
Synonyms
curiosity - cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes desire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge - curiosity that motivates investigation and study interest, involvement - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" curiousness, inquisitiveness - a state of active curiosity
Verb
- wonder - have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
inquire, enquire query, question - pose a question request - inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary"
- wonder - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
Synonyms
question - meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" scruple - have doubts about
- wonder - be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"
marvel react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something
Wiktionary
Etymology 1
Old English wundor
Pronunciation
- UK /ˈwʌndə/
- US]] /ˈwʌndɚ/
- Rhymes: -ʌndə(r)
- Hyphenation: won·der
Noun
- A mental pondering.
- Something that causes amazement or awe.
Translations
thought
- marvel
- Arabic: عجب (ʕájab) m
- Catalan: meravella f
- Chinese: 奇蹟, 奇迹 (qíjī)
- Czech: div m, zázrak m
- Dutch: wonder n.
- Dyirbal (Jirribal): mali?
- Finnish: ihme
- French: merveille f
- German: Wunder n. , Mirakel n.
- Italian: meraviglia f.
- Japanese: 驚嘆 (きょうたん, kyōtan), 驚異
- Korean: 놀라움 (nollaum), 경이 (gyeong-i)
- Portuguese: maravilha f
- Russian: чудо (čúdo) n
- Slovene: čudež m
- Spanish: maravilla f
- Swedish: undern, mirakeln
Etymology 2
Old English wundrian
Verb
- To ponder about something.
Translations
- Catalan: preguntar-se
- Czech: podivovat se, uvažovat
- Dutch: zich afvragen
- Finnish: ihmetellä
- French: se demander
- German: sich wundern
- Hebrew: לתהות (lithót)
- Italian: domandarsi
- Portuguese: perguntar-se
- Russian: интересовать (interesovat')
- Slovene: tuhtati
- Spanish: preguntarse
- Swedish: undra