wonderful
adjective
won·der·ful
ˈwən-dər-fəl 
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous, astonishing
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
Synonyms of wonderful
Examples of wonderful in a Sentence
The rooms were filled with wonderful works of art.
It was a wonderful party.
You did a wonderful job.
She came home with wonderful news.
It's wonderful to finally meet you.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Jose did a wonderful job, a masterful job at getting him there.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
This is a wonderful location for any and all Nantucket adventures, with Town located a seven minute walk up the street, and the island’s impressive network of bike trails within reach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderful. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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wonderful
adjective
won·der·ful
ˈwən-dər-fəl
1
: exciting wonder : marvelous
a sight wonderful to behold
2
: unusually good : admirable
did a wonderful job
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