WONDERMENT Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

wonderment

noun

ˈwən-dər-mənt

Definition of wonderment

as in amazement

the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations

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Recent Examples of wonderment Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park. — Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed. — ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderment

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Noun

Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement.

— Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of amazement

Noun

The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of astonishment

Noun

Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.

— David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of admiration

Noun

The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

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