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I think the wonderment of seeing my two sons developing makes me incredibly optimistic about human potential. It makes you think: 'My goodness. It's a miracle that's going on here. What could the human race do together?'
David Miliband

Meaning of "wonderment" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WONDERMENT

wonderment  [ˈwʌndəmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WONDERMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wonderment is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WONDERMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wonderment in the English dictionary

The first definition of wonderment in the dictionary is rapt surprise; awe. Other definition of wonderment is puzzled interest. Wonderment is also something that excites wonder.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WONDERMENT


adamant
ˈædəmənt
bewilderment
bɪˈwɪldəmənt
disarmament
dɪsˈɑːməmənt
empowerment
ɪmˈpaʊəmənt
engenderment
ɪnˈdʒendəmənt
fundament
ˈfʌndəmənt
impairment
ɪmˈpɛəmənt
instrument
ˈɪnstrəmənt
measurement
ˈmɛʒəmənt
measurements
ˈmɛʒəmənt
ornament
ˈɔːnəmənt
paludament
pəˈljuːdəmənt
parlement
ˈpɑːləmənt
parliament
ˈpɑːləmənt
procurement
prəˈkjʊəmənt
requirement
rɪˈkwaɪəmənt
retirement
rɪˈtaɪəmənt
temperament
ˈtɛmpərəmənt
testament
ˈtɛstəmənt
tournament
ˈtʊənəmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WONDERMENT

wonder
wonder boy
wonder drug
wonder girl
wonder-worker
wonder-working
wonderer
wonderful
wonderfully
wonderfulness
wondering
wonderingly
wonderkid
wonderland
wonderless
wondermonger
wonderstruck
wonderwork
wondrous
wondrously

WORDS THAT END LIKE WONDERMENT

a visual impairment
accouterment
advertisement
betterment
conferment
debarment
deferment
devourment
disbarment
disempowerment
disinterment
dismemberment
endangerment
endearment
ferment
garment
interment
reckless endangerment
torment
undergarment
visual impairment

Synonyms and antonyms of wonderment in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wonderment» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WONDERMENT

Find out the translation of wonderment to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wonderment from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wonderment» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

惊奇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asombro
570 millions of speakers

English

wonderment
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wonderment
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بانبهار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удивление
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

assombro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিস্ময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

émerveillement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kepandaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Staunen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

驚き
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

궁금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepenak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự kinh ngạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆச்சரியப்பட்டுக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आश्चर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şaşkınlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

meraviglia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdziwienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

здивування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uimire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δέος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verwondering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förundran
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

undring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wonderment

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WONDERMENT»

The term «wonderment» is regularly used and occupies the 79.028 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WONDERMENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wonderment» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wonderment» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wonderment

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5 QUOTES WITH «WONDERMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wonderment.
1
Mick Fleetwood
That creates the magic, and that's the wonderment of the musical process and how precious that is.
2
Jim Goldberg
In Europe, I am an outsider. I don't really understand anything that I am seeing. I can be welcomed into people's homes, I can be met with suspicion, I can be taken somewhere else altogether. There is always wonderment there for me, even if the person I am photographing may not see it or be aware of it.
3
Michio Kaku
Some advice: keep the flame of curiosity and wonderment alive, even when studying for boring exams. That is the well from which we scientists draw our nourishment and energy. And also, learn the math. Math is the language of nature, so we have to learn this language.
4
Daniel Day-Lewis
For as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment and renewal... has always been the work of other actors.
5
David Miliband
I think the wonderment of seeing my two sons developing makes me incredibly optimistic about human potential. It makes you think: 'My goodness. It's a miracle that's going on here. What could the human race do together?'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WONDERMENT»

Discover the use of wonderment in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wonderment and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wonderment: A Love Affair with Adventure, Travel, Writing, ...
These are linked with the author’s philosophical thoughts and observations on the trials and triumphs of a family life shared between London and New Mexico.
Nigel Hey, 2012
2
Music and Monumentality : Commemoration and Wonderment in ...
The central statement of the work, that "all men will be brothers," captured the sentiment of those who saw a brighter future for the newly reunited nation.
Alexander Rehding, 2009
3
The Birth of Wonderment
"The Birth of Wonderment" is an inspiring account of a woman's journey to shed the pains of a life lived, only to discover the joys of a life lived well. This inspiring book is well worth reading!
Cindy Monten, 2013
4
Wisdom and Wonderment: Thirty-One Feasts to Nourish Your Soul
This book is an invitation to awareness and to life.
Alla R. Bozarth, 1995
5
Kindly Bent to Ease Us: Wonderment
The third volume of Longchenpa's Trilogy shows the practitioner how to transcend ordinary limited perspectives using eight classic and evocative images that reveal the open nature of reality. Can be read independently of Parts One and Two.
‎1976
6
A Practice of Wonderment: Rethinking Religious Experience ...
I then consider theists and non-theists as political groups embattled in debates that privilege a language of certainty.
Dylan Weller, 2009
7
A Wonderment of Mountains: The Great Smokies
Carson Brewer on .
Carson Brewer, 1981
8
Supernatural Fiction for Teens: More Than 1300 Good ...
This bewitching bibliography covers more than 1,300 books on parapsychology and psychic phenomena; tales and legends with strong magical and occult elements; and horror, both traditional and modern.
Cosette N. Kies, 1992
9
Ol' Slim's Views from the Porch: A Plethora of Punditry, a ...
With Grem Lee's accompanying illustrations, Slim Randles' column has been introduced into homes across the country, bringing with it a plethora of punditry and a wonderment of wisdom.
Slim Randles, 2007
10
Stimulating Science Wonderment and Developing Scientific ...
Students demonstrated a gain and re-structuring of knowledge about science process, plant and flower parts, and plant problems.
Kelli Jo Berryhill, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WONDERMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wonderment is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Artist creates 'sense of wonderment' with trees grafted with 40 …
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A sculptor spent the last several years grafting different kinds of stone fruits to make a single, multi-colored tree he dubbed “Tree of 40 Fruit.”. «The Herald-Times, Jul 15»
2
Artist creates 'sense of wonderment' grafting 40 different fruits into 1 …
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An sculptor spent the last several years grafting different kinds of stone fruits to make a single, multi-colored tree he dubbed "Tree of 40 Fruit ... «KSL.com, Jul 15»
3
Wonderment continues to impress in the Lynbrook Stakes
With two impressive, winning starts to her young career, it makes one wonder, Could Wonderment be one of horse racing's up-and-coming stars? It's in her ... «Horse Racing Nation, Jul 15»
4
Wonderment wins Belmont's Lynbrook Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wonderment romped to a 6 3/4-length victory Sunday in the $125,000 Lynbrook Stakes, the closing day feature at Belmont Park . New York ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
5
Workingmen bring joy and wonderment to sad boy
Workingmen bring joy and wonderment to sad boy. Upset about having to move, Spencer Murray shut down until utility workers showed up near his Waterville ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
6
The wonderment of zoos and aquariums
The wonderment of zoos and aquariums. Published 7:00am Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Many people have fond memories of taking a trip to the zoo and ... «Picayune Item, Jul 15»
7
'Wonderment' opens window to creatures
Rather than re-creating the natural world in her art, Hoffman leaves out details to stir reactions from viewers. “Wonderment” hangs through July 25. «Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jul 15»
8
Wonderment, tears of joy and holding hands: The heartwarming first …
In just one second, a man changes into a father as he sets eyes on his child for the first time. As America celebrates Father's Day, photographers are sharing ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
9
Better-Quality TV/Video Devices Lead To Wonderment -- And …
We are again inundated with marketing for new technology: better TV screens and newer personal screens are coming! Last week we heard about a consumer ... «MediaPost Communications, Jun 15»
10
Resurrecting 'Jurassic': Lacking in wonderment, the latest …
“Jurassic World,” the latest incarnation of the franchise, is lacking the deft sense of wonderment, wit and suspense that guided the original. Director Colin ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jun 15»

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