Synonyms of wonder

wonder

noun

ˈwən-dər 

1

as in marvel

something extraordinary or surprising

the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marvel
• miracle
• phenomenon
• prodigy
• sensation
• beauty
• splendor
• portent
• caution
• spectacle
• curiosity
• flash
• sight
• apparition
• appearance
• knockout
• jim-dandy
• dandy
• crackerjack
• corker

2

as in amazement

the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary

when we first saw the pyramids of Egypt, we gazed with open-mouthed wonder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazement
• astonishment
• wonderment
• admiration
• awe
• disbelief
• fascination
• reverence
• excitement
• fear
• shock
• dread
• surprise
• curiosity
• respect
• incredulity
• interest
• veneration
• enlightenment
• stimulation
• animation
• incomprehension
• absorption
• enchantment
• immersion
• involvement
• captivation
• engrossment
• enthrallment
• invigoration
• beguilement
• bewitchment
• engagement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• unconcern
• disinterest
• apathy
• boredom
• restlessness
• weariness
• ennui
• incuriosity
• tiredness
• tedium
• melancholy
• listlessness
• doldrums
• weltschmerz
• joylessness
• cheerlessness
• dispiritedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wonder

These gadgets work wonders for at-home maintenance between in-office treatments, or on their own as a pick-me-up—targeting everything from stubborn hair to dull skin. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Still, one wonders about Snell, who started only nine games in the regular season and didn’t seem comfortable or prepared. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Hale begins his long list of mud’s wonders with the chemical functions of microorganisms in mud. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026

To do the uncomfortable things and show up and be ready and make great music with energy and a sense of wonder. — Dan Hyman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026