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
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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Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Favorite collections: Dior, Willy Chavarria, Craig Green, Lemaire and Officine Générale
Best show format: The glorious city of Paris and its surroundings were on wonderful display this show season.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
This is a wonderful time to let your hair down, have fun and chase the magic in every moment.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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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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