Bewonderment

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwʌndərmənt/

Definitions of bewonderment

noun a feeling of wonder or amazement

Example Sentences

A1 The children looked at the fireworks with bewonderment in their eyes.

A2 She stared at the painting in bewonderment, unable to tear her eyes away.

B1 The traveler experienced bewonderment at the sight of the ancient ruins.

B2 The scientist felt a sense of bewonderment as she made a groundbreaking discovery.

C1 The author's novel was met with bewonderment by critics and readers alike.

C2 The musician's performance left the audience in a state of bewonderment, unable to applaud for several moments.

Examples of bewonderment in a Sentence

formal The audience watched in bewonderment as the pianist flawlessly performed the intricate piece.

informal I looked around in bewonderment at the beautiful decorations in the room.

slang I was in total bewonderment when I saw the new car my friend bought.

figurative The artist's painting filled me with bewonderment, as if I could step right into the scene.

Grammatical Forms of bewonderment

past tense

bewondered

plural

bewonderments

comparative

more bewondering

superlative

most bewondering

present tense

bewonders

future tense

will bewonder

perfect tense

have bewondered

continuous tense

is bewondering

singular

bewonderment

positive degree

bewondering

infinitive

to bewonder

gerund

bewondering

participle

bewondered

Origin and Evolution of bewonderment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bewonderment' originated from a combination of the prefix 'be-' meaning thoroughly or completely, and the word 'wonderment' which means a state of awe or admiration.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bewonderment' has continued to be used to convey a sense of deep admiration or astonishment, similar to its original meaning.