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

wonderfulness

ˈwən-dər-fəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• amazing
• astonishing
• astounding
• awesome
• awful
• eye-opening
• fabulous
• marvelous
• marvellous
• miraculous
• portentous
• prodigious
• staggering
• stunning
• stupendous
• sublime
• surprising
• wondrous

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere. —Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025

Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

This was many years ago and my wife and I are blessed with five healthy children, three wonderful daughters in-law, and many grandchildren. —Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025

And Our Inability To Accept Failure in Negotiation Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School Professor, has done some wonderful work on the subject of learning from failure in organizations. —Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

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

wonderfully

-f(ə-)lē 

adverb