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Wonderment

Surprise; astonishment; a wonderful appearance; a wonder.

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Amazement 76% connected

The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration.

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Astonishment 76% connected

The condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense.

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Awe 76% connected

Dread; great fear mingled with respect.

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Marvel 74% connected

That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Marvel 74% connected

That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.

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Admiration 92% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wonder 92% connected

That emotion which is excited by novelty, or the presentation to the sight or mind of something new, unusual, strange, great, extraordinary, or not w…

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