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We had a wonderful time at the library event.
What does Wonderful mean?
Wonderful means very good and joyful.
Dictionary definition
Extremely good, enjoyable, or inspiring in a way that brings joy or admiration.
Example sentences
Wonderful in a sentence
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Your idea was wonderful and creative.
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A wonderful mentor helps others grow with patience and kindness.
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Practice 1
What does wonderful mean?
The correct meaning is: Wonderful means very good and joyful.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wonderful?
Excellent is close in meaning to wonderful in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wonderful?
Awful contrasts with wonderful in this dictionary entry.
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Wonderful
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wun · der · ful · strongest beat: wun
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WordWonderful.
Partadjective.
MeaningWonderful means very good and joyful.
ExampleExample: We had a wonderful time at the library event.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wun · der · ful
- Strongest beat
- wun
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wun.
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Synonyms
Words like Wonderful
excellentUse when quality is very high.
marvelousUse for something impressively good.
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Word family
Wonderful word family
Base word
wonderful
adverb
wonderfully
In a very good and joyful way.
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Hint for students
Wonderful means very good and joyful.
Common mix-up
Wonderful means very good or joyful. It is stronger than just okay.
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Write one sentence that shows wonderful without using the word wonderful. Then underline clue words that show very good and joyful. Example: Your idea was wonderful and creative. Clue words: idea, creative Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show very good and joyful?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Your idea was wonderful and creative." Why does wonderful fit better than awful?
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