wonderment

[ wuhn-der-muhnt ]

noun

1. wondering wondering or wonder.
2. a cause or occasion of wonder.

wonderment

/ ˈwʌndəmənt /

noun

1. rapt surprise; awe
2. puzzled interest
3. something that excites wonder

Word History and Origins

Origin of wonderment¹

First recorded in 1525–35; wonder + -ment

Example Sentences

And the assortment of walkable wonderment has only increased in the years since.

From Los Angeles Times

Naturally, most people understood that there was nothing mystical about these shows — they existed to provide a sense of tongue-in-cheek wonderment, thrills and laughter.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a child-like wonderment that comes from taking a train through the expansive Southwest to New Mexico in the winter that you just won’t get from plane travel.

From Los Angeles Times

It's because no one else could have embodied a character with such a convincing level of easygoing wonderment, and done so with Bridges' seemingly effortless commitment and precision.

From Salon

Life can be so monotonous and there are so few things that inspire a sense of genuine wonderment and amazement about life and being alive.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amazement
• awe
• bewilderment
• curiosity