Wonder | Mean of wonder in English Dictionary

/ˈwʌndɚ/

• Noun
• something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
1. The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
2. This new computer is a technological wonder.
3. She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting]
4. the wonders of science
• a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
1. The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.
2. We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.
3. She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.
• something that is surprising or hard to believe
1. It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far]
2. Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?

• to help or improve something greatly
1. A vacation will do wonders for your mood.
2. The treatment worked wonders on my skin.
• Verb
• to have interest in knowing or learning something
1. Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?
2. I wonder [=I would like to know] if he's going to change jobs.
3. I wonder where I put my keys. [=I'm not sure where I put my keys; I'm trying to remember where I put my keys]
4. Who could that be at the door, I wonder?
5. She wondered aloud what to do with the money.
6. I wonder [=I am curious about] how they could afford that house.
7. I was wondering about that.
• to feel surprise or amazement
1. Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.
2. (chiefly Brit) The next class will be harder, I shouldn't wonder. [=I won't be surprised if the next class is harder]
3. We stood and wondered at the impressive display of lights.