Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Extremely good, pleasing, or impressive: Describes something that causes a feeling of delight, admiration, or awe due to its excellence or remarkable qualities.
   • Marvelous, fantastic: Used to express a very high degree of approval or enjoyment.

Usage and Examples

• General Use:

  • We had a wonderful time at the party. (The experience was extremely enjoyable.)
  • She is a wonderful friend who is always there for me. (She is an exceptionally good friend.)
  • The view from the mountaintop was wonderful. (The view was extraordinarily beautiful and impressive.)

• As an Intensifier:

  • "That's a wonderful idea!" he exclaimed. (The idea is exceptionally good.)
  • It's wonderful to finally meet you. (It is extremely pleasing to meet you.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "wonderful" vs. "wondrous": While both relate to wonder, "wonderful" is more commonly used to mean "extremely good." "Wondrous" is more literary and often describes something that inspires awe or amazement due to its marvelous nature.
  • The wizard performed a wondrous feat of magic. (The feat was amazing and awe-inspiring.)
• "simply wonderful" / "absolutely wonderful": Common phrases used for added emphasis.
  • The concert was simply wonderful. (The concert was truly excellent.)

Variants and Related Words

• Wonderfully (adverb): In a wonderful manner.
  • The team worked wonderfully together.
• Wonder (noun/verb): The feeling of admiration or surprise, or to think about something with curiosity.
  • The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder.
  • I wonder what will happen next.

Synonyms

• Marvelous: Causing great wonder; extraordinarily good.
• Fantastic: Extraordinarily good or attractive.
• Terrific: Extremely good; excellent.
• Splendid: Magnificent; very impressive.
• Superb: Excellent; of the highest quality.

Antonyms

• Terrible: Extremely bad or serious.
• Awful: Very bad or unpleasant.
• Dreadful: Causing great fear or suffering; very bad.

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Wonderful world: Often used to describe life or the earth as beautiful and full of good things.
  • What a wonderful world.
• Wonderful news: Information that causes great joy.
  • That's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you.
• Wonderful opportunity: A very favorable or advantageous chance.
  • Studying abroad was a wonderful opportunity for her.

Adjective

1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
   • a fantastic trip to the Orient
   • the film was fantastic!
   • a howling success
   • a marvelous collection of rare books
   • had a rattling conversation about politics
   • a tremendous achievement