Definition of: wonder

(wun′dər) noun
1. A feeling of mingled surprise and curiosity; astonishment.
2. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a strange thing; a miracle. See synonyms under PRODIGY.
—nine days' wonder Something that excites public wonder for a short time.
—v.t.
1. To have a feeling of doubt and strong curiosity in regard to.
—v.i.
2. To be affected or filled with wonder; marvel.
3. To be doubtful; query mentally.
—adjective Spectacularly successful: a wonder drug. [OE wundor]
—won′der·er noun
—won′der·ing adjective
—won′der·ing·ly adverb