Wonderful
Definition
Wonderful is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely good, delightful, or inspiring admiration, awe, or amazement.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fəl/
- Respelling: WUN-dur-ful
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwʌn.də.fəl/
- Respelling: WUN-duh-ful
Etymology
The word "wonderful" originates from Middle English "wonderful," derived from Old English "wundorful," combining "wonder," meaning "awe or marvel," and the suffix "-ful," meaning "full of."
Derivatives
- Wonderfully (adverb)
- Wonderfulness (noun)
- Overwonderful (adjective, rare)
- None
- None
Synonyms
- Marvelous
- Fantastic
- Exceptional
Antonyms
- Awful
- Terrible
- Dreadful
Usage
The adjective "wonderful" is used to describe something positive or delightful. Example: "She had a wonderful time at the party."
Related Terms
- Wonder: A feeling of amazement or admiration.
- Marvel: Something that causes admiration or wonder.
- Fantastic: Remarkably good or extraordinary.
Detailed Definitions
Adjective
- Extremely good or delightful: Describes something that brings happiness or enjoyment.
- Example: "The weather was wonderful during their vacation."
- Inspiring admiration, awe, or amazement: Describes something remarkable or extraordinary.
- Example: "The museum displayed wonderful works of art."
wonderful
She had a wonderful time at the party.
The weather was wonderful during their vacation.
The museum displayed wonderful works of art.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 棒极了 (Fantastic)
- IPA: /bāng jí le/
- English Respell: bang ji le
- 美妙 (Lovely)
- IPA: /měi miào/
- English Respell: mei miao
🇮🇳 Hindi
- अद्भुत (Marvelous)
- IPA: /ədbʱʊt̪/
- English Respell: adbhut
- बहुत खूब (Very Good)
- IPA: /bəhʊt̪ xuːb/
- English Respell: bahut khoob
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Maravilloso (Marvelous)
- IPA: /maɾaˈβiʎoso/
- English Respell: maraviyoso
- Fantástico (Fantastic)
- IPA: /fantasˈtiko/
- English Respell: fantastico
🇫🇷 French
- Merveilleux (Marvelous)
- IPA: /mɛʁ.vɛ.jø/
- English Respell: merveilleux
- Fantastique (Fantastic)
- IPA: /fɑ̃.tas.tik/
- English Respell: fantastik
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- رائع (Fantastic)
- IPA: /raːʔiːʕ/
- English Respell: raa'i
- مدهش (Amazing)
- IPA: /mʊˈdæhɪʃ/
- English Respell: mudahish
🇧🇩 Bengali
- অসাধারণ (Extraordinary)
- IPA: /ɔʃadharon/
- English Respell: oshadharon
- চমৎকার (Excellent)
- IPA: /tʃɔmtkar/
- English Respell: chomotkar
🇷🇺 Russian
- Замечательный (Marvelous)
- IPA: /zəmʲɪˈtɕatʲɪlnɨj/
- English Respell: zamechatel'nyy
- Потрясающий (Amazing)
- IPA: /pɐˈtrʲæsəjʉɪ̯/
- English Respell: potryasayushchiy
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Maravilhoso (Marvelous)
- IPA: /mɐɾɐviˈʎozu/
- English Respell: maravilhoso
- Fantástico (Fantastic)
- IPA: /fɐ̃ˈtaʃtiku/
- English Respell: fantástico
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Luar Biasa (Extraordinary)
- IPA: /luar biasa/
- English Respell: luar biasa
- Hebat (Great)
- IPA: /hɛbət/
- English Respell: hebat
🇩🇪 German
- Wunderbar (Wonderful)
- IPA: /ˈvʊndɐbaːɐ̯/
- English Respell: wunderbar
- Fantastisch (Fantastic)
- IPA: /fantaˈstɪʃ/
- English Respell: fantastisch
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 素晴らしい (Wonderful)
- IPA: /sɯᵝɾaɾaɕiꜜi/
- English Respell: subarashii
- 見事 (Splendid)
- IPA: /miꜜɡoto/
- English Respell: migoto
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Tuyệt vời (Wonderful)
- IPA: /twiə̯t˧˥ vɨj˧˧/
- English Respell: tuyet voi
- Kỳ diệu (Miraculous)
- IPA: /ki˧˧ ziw˨˩ˀ/
- English Respell: ky dieu
🇰🇷 Korean
- 멋있는 (Cool)
- IPA: /mʌ̹t͈inɯn/
- English Respell: meotjineun
- 훌륭한 (Great)
- IPA: /hulɾjʌŋhan/
- English Respell: hullunghan
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Harika (Wonderful)
- IPA: /haɾiˈka/
- English Respell: harika
- Müthiş (Terrific)
- IPA: /myt̪ʰiʃ/
- English Respell: muthis
🇵🇰 Urdu
- شاندار (Magnificent)
- IPA: /ʃɑːndɑːr/
- English Respell: shaandaar
- کمال (Perfection)
- IPA: /kɪ'mɑːl/
- English Respell: kamaal
