wonder definition

1. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
2. something that causes feelings of wonder
• examples: the wonders of modern science
3. have a wish or desire to know something
• examples: He wondered who had built this beautiful church
4. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
• examples: I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
• examples: she wondered whether it would snow tonight
5. be amazed at
• examples: We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities