WONDERMENTS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

wonderment

noun

ˈwən-dər-mənt

Definition of wonderment

as in amazement

the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations

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Recent Examples of wonderment And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon. — Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park. — Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderment

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The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of amazement

Noun

The tournament brought more than a million visitors into the country, and a striking number of them have spent the trip documenting their astonishment at things Americans stopped seeing years ago.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of astonishment

Noun

At a certain point, the admiration for Paraguay’s underdog defiance and spoiling strategy gave way to exasperation.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Trump expressed admiration for Erdogan even while standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference last year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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