wonderment
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won·der·ment
(wŭn′dər-mənt)n.
1. Astonishment, awe, or puzzlement.
2. Something that produces wonder; a marvel.
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wonderment
(ˈwʌndəmənt)n
1. rapt surprise; awe
2. puzzled interest
3. something that excites wonder
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won•der•ment
(ˈwʌn dər mənt)n.
1. an expression or state of wonder.
2. a cause or occasion of wonder.
[1525–35]
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Noun | 1. | wonderment - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising amazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe" |
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wonderment
noun1. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding:
Archaic: admiration, dread.
2. One that evokes great surprise and admiration:
Idioms: one for the books, the eighth wonder of the world.
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