English · Emotions & Feelings
wonderment
/ˈwʌn.də.mənt/
[/ˈwʌn.də.mənt/]
a state of awed wonder
Advancednoun
Definition
Wonderment is a state of awed admiration or amazement. Speakers describe children's natural wonderment at the world.
Example
The night sky filled them with wonderment.
The night sky filled them with wonderment.
Etymology
From 'wonder' plus '-ment', from Old English 'wundor'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for amazement and childlike wonder in talks.