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wondrous
What does wondrous mean?
wondrous (adjective): wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use wondrous in a sentence?
- We all stared open-mouthed at the wondrous sight. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce wondrous?
/ˈwʌndɹəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does wondrous come from?
From Middle English wondrous, alteration after the suffix -ous of Middle English wonders (“wondrous, wonderful”, adjective), from Old English wundres (“of wonder”), genitive singular of wundor (“wonder, miracle”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of wondrous?
Words related to wondrous
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “wondrous” mean?
restricting according to rules or principles
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capable of working together without conflict
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wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous
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easily damaged or requiring careful handling
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conscious
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anonymous
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fantastic
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identical
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