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Wonderer
see synonyms of wondererNoun
1. wonderer
someone who is curious about something
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Wonderer
see synonyms of wonderernoun
1.
the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe
2.
something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle
3. Seven Wonders of the World
4. (modifier)
exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc
a wonder drug
a wonder horse
5. do wonders
6. for a wonder
7. nine days' wonder
8. no wonder
9. small wonder
verb (when tr, may take a clause as object)
10. (when intr, often foll by about)
to indulge in speculative inquiry, often accompanied by an element of doubt (concerning something)
I wondered about what she said
I wonder what happened
11. (when intr, often foll by at)
to be amazed (at something)
I wonder at your impudence
noun
Stevie. real name Steveland Judkins Morris. born 1950, US Motown singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His recordings include Up-Tight (1966), "Superstition" (1972), Innervisions (1973), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" (1985)
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Wonderer
see synonyms of wonderer noun
1.
a person, thing, or event that causes astonishment and admiration; prodigy; marvel
2.
the feeling of surprise, admiration, and awe aroused by something strange, unexpected, incredible, etc.
gazing in wonder at the comet
3.
a miraculous or apparently miraculous thing or act; miracle
verb intransitive
4.
to be seized or filled with wonder; feel amazement; marvel
5.
to have curiosity, sometimes mingled with doubt
verb transitive
6.
to have curiosity or doubt about; want to know
I wonder what happened
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Wonderer
see synonyms of wonderern.
1.
a. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or surprising: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.
b. The quality that arouses such emotion: "Her long fair hair was girlish: and girlish, and touched with the wonder of mortal beauty, her face" (James Joyce).
2.
a. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: Given all his unhealthy habits, it's a wonder he's lived this long. She was a wonder in that movie.
b. often Wonder A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity.
3.
a. An extraordinary or remarkable act or achievement: That teacher has worked wonders with these students.
b. An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle.
v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders
v.intr.
1. To have a feeling of awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration: We wondered at the ease with which she settled into her new job.
2. To be filled with curiosity or doubt: I could only wonder after hearing his excuse. I wondered about his late-night comings and goings.
v.tr.
To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: I wondered what kind of costume she would wear. I wondered why I said that.
adj.
Remarkable or extraordinary, especially in being beneficial: considers quinoa a wonder grain.
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