WONDERMENT

wonder, wonderment, admiration

(noun) the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wonderment (countable and uncountable, plural wonderments)

A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.

A puzzle or curiosity.

Source: Wiktionary


Won"der*ment, n.

Definition: Surprise; astonishment; a wonderful appearance; a wonder. Bacon. All the common sights they view, Their wonderment engage. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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