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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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
That’s mostly because this is the only spa in Lisbon offering treatments inside a hammam, and in creating such a separate space from the rest of the hotel, the brand has managed to create a wonderful pocket of serenity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
This, on top of the Full Moon, is a wonderful mood lightener.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
After this period, 2026 has many wonderful possibilities ahead for you in every meaningful area of life.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderful. Accessed 5 Jan. 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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