Wonder
/ˈwʌn.dər/noun
A feeling of amazement, admiration, or awe; something remarkable or astonishing.
Did you know?In Old English, *wonder* could mean not just “marvel” but also a strange event or even a sign of divine power, so awe and omen were once neighbors.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wendh-
“To turn, twist, or wind”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wundrą
“A marvel, miracle, or astonishing thing”
Old English
English
wundor
“A marvel, miracle, or extraordinary event”
Middle English
English
wonder
“A marvel, strange event, or feeling of astonishment”
Modern English
English
wonder
“A feeling of amazement or something remarkable”