noun

1. Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

   “Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.”

2. Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.

   “The idea was so crazy that it is a wonder that anyone went along with it.”

3. Someone very talented at something, a genius.

   “He's a wonder at cooking.”

verb

1. To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

2. To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

   “He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.”

Synonyms: thauma