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wondrous

adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\

: causing wonder or amazement : very beautiful or impressive

Full Definition of WONDROUS

: that is to be marveled at : extraordinary <a wondrous feat>

— wondrous adverb, archaic

— won·drous·ly adverb

— won·drous·ness noun

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Middle English, alteration of wonders, from genitive of ¹wonder

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, marvelous

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adjective won·drous \ˈwən-drəs\

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