wondering
verbnounadjectivecommon in dialogue
- //ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ//
The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
verb
- 1
Also a form of wonderpresent participle and gerund of wonder
noun
- 1
The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
adjective
- 1
Full of questioning and consideration.
Mary obeyed in wondering silence, which was increased when the French soubriette obviously taxed her abilities to the utmost; she had received full instructions from her mistress.
Forms
- plural
- wonderings
- comparative
- more wondering
- superlative
- most wondering
wondered · Wonderful, extraordinary.wonderful · Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.wonderfully · In a wonderful manner. In an excellent manner.
wondering · The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
wonderland · A place full of wonder or marvels.wondrous · Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.wong · Low-lying land, usually marshy.