wondrous
Translation
wondrous, marvellous, amazing
Examples
The northern lights are a wondrous sight.
The northern lights are a wondrous sight.
The book tells a wondrous story.
The book tells a wondrous story.
Grammar Patterns
((a wondrous + noun)) describes something as amazing or marvellous The northern lights are a wondrous sight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: marvellous, amazing, extraordinary; Antonyms: ordinary, mundane
Etymology
From 'wonder' plus the suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more poetic or old-fashioned way of saying 'wonderful'. It's literally 'full of wonder'.