wonderful
Something that is very good, pleasant, or makes you feel great admiration. It is used to describe things or experiences that are extremely enjoyable and high in quality.
Examples
3 of 5The weather is wonderful today.
The weather is very good today.
It would be wonderful if you could attend the meeting.
It would be very nice if you could come to the meeting.
That was a wonderful party!
That was a great party!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Wonder' + 'Full' — something that is 'full of wonder' is wonderful.
Quick Quiz
Thank you for the flowers, they are _______!
Correct!
The correct answer is: wonderful
Examples
The weather is wonderful today.
everydayThe weather is very good today.
It would be wonderful if you could attend the meeting.
formalIt would be very nice if you could come to the meeting.
That was a wonderful party!
informalThat was a great party!
This book provides a wonderful explanation of the topic.
academicThis book gives a very clear and good explanation of the topic.
We had a wonderful year of sales.
businessWe had a very successful year of sales.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a wonderful time
to enjoy yourself very much
what a wonderful world
the world is a beautiful place
it's wonderful to see you
I am very happy to see you
Often Confused With
Wonder is a noun/verb about curiosity, while wonderful is an adjective describing something great.
Usage Notes
Use 'wonderful' to express high levels of satisfaction or enthusiasm. It is much stronger than 'good'.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'very' with wonderful in formal writing because wonderful is already an 'extreme' adjective, though it is common in spoken English.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Wonder' + 'Full' — something that is 'full of wonder' is wonderful.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'wunder' (a marvel) and the suffix '-full' (full of).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking cultures, 'wonderful' is frequently used to show politeness and social warmth.
Quick Quiz
Thank you for the flowers, they are _______!
Correct!
The correct answer is: wonderful
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