n. Function: noun
1 something that causes fascinated astonishment or admiration FF1C; the seven wonders of the ancient world FF1E;
Synonyms: marvel, miracle, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation, stunner
Related Words: curiosity, cynosure, gazingstock, spectacle
Idioms: one for the book(s), something to shout ( or write home) about
2 the complex emotion aroused by the strange and incomprehensible and especially the awe-inspiring FF1C; stood gazing in wide-eyed wonder at the scene unveiled before her FF1E;
Synonyms: admiration, amaze, amazement, marveling, wonderment
Related Words: awe, fear, reverence; bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement; astonishment, marvel, shock
Contrasted Words: disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern; dispassion, impassivity; casualness, offhandedness; boredom, ennui
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Synonyms: UNCERTAINTY , concern, doubt, dubiety, dubiosity, incertitude, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, uncertitude
Related Words: assailability, vulnerability
Contrasted Words: unconcern