CEFR C1

wonderment

noun

Meaning

A state of awed admiration or surprise.

Examples

The ancient ruins filled the archaeologists with a sense of wonderment.
His face was a picture of wonderment as he watched the magician's trick.

Synonyms: awe, amazement, astonishment, admiration

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wonderment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwʌndərmənt

Definition

A state of awed admiration or surprise.

Examples

The ancient ruins filled the archaeologists with a sense of wonderment.
His face was a picture of wonderment as he watched the magician's trick.
She spoke of the vastness of the universe with genuine wonderment.

Synonyms of wonderment

Words with a similar meaning to wonderment:

awe
amazement
astonishment
admiration

Antonyms of wonderment

Words with the opposite meaning to wonderment:

indifference
apathy

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