wonderful

adjective

won·​der·​ful ˈwən-dər-fəl How to pronounce wonderful (audio)
Synonyms of wonderful
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous, astonishing
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
wonderfulness
ˈwən-dər-fəl-nəs How to pronounce wonderful (audio)
noun

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The rooms were filled with wonderful works of art. It was a wonderful party. You did a wonderful job. She came home with wonderful news. It's wonderful to finally meet you.
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An itinerary of hikes, wine tastings, and a sunset cruise offering incredible views of the Santa Barbara coastline is a wonderful way to end the day, while a cozy house with a garden will add to everyone’s enjoyment. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 The improbable evening turned into a moving tribute to both Capra himself and his tale of the suicidal banker George Bailey, who comes to realize that his life has indeed been wonderful. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Alan had an incredible gift for storytelling, a wonderful sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and a personality that could fill any room. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 The most important thing here is Jalen's health, ultimately, and the future of a wonderful young man and just a great player. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderful

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wonderful was before the 12th century

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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderful. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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wonderful

adjective
won·​der·​ful ˈwən-dər-fəl How to pronounce wonderful (audio)
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
wonderfully
-f(ə-)lē How to pronounce wonderful (audio)
adverb
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