wonderful
adjective
won·der·ful
ˈwən-dər-fəl 
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous, astonishing
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
Synonyms of wonderful
Examples of wonderful in a Sentence
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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Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander are wonderful surprises in the movie as some rather dignified aliens.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Welcome to Superior Interiors, a series that explores the wonderful world of hotel design and what makes each hotel interior feel special—from local artists and bespoke furniture to vintage pieces and impossible-to-find accessories.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Shot by Ryuto Kondo, who also served as cinematographer on Koreeda’s wonderful Palme d’Or-winning Shoplifters and the more recent Monster, the film looks sharp, with lots of striking aerial shots and gorgeous natural light in the many outdoors scenes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderful. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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wonderful
adjective
won·der·ful
ˈwən-dər-fəl
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
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