Basic Details
Word: Wonderful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that causes a feeling of great pleasure or admiration; amazing.
Synonyms: Amazing, fantastic, marvellous, extraordinary
Antonyms: Terrible, awful, horrible
Idioms and Phrases
- A wonderful life: Refers to a life filled with joy and happiness. Example: "She believes that every moment spent with family makes for a wonderful life."
- Wonderful to behold: Something that is exceptionally beautiful or impressive. Example: "The sunset over the mountains was wonderful to behold."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician put on a wonderful show that left everyone in awe.
Example 2: I received a wonderful gift for my birthday, and it made my day special.
Example 3: The garden was filled with wonderful flowers that bloomed in vibrant colours.
Fun Fact
The word "wonderful" comes from the Old English word "wundor," which means "marvel" or "miracle." It has been used for centuries to express amazement and admiration.
Famous Quote
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wonderful" mean?
a) Something boring
b) Something causing admiration
c) Something ugly
d) Something ordinary
Answer: b) Something causing admiration
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wonderful"?
a) Terrible
b) Marvellous
c) Average
d) Bad
Answer: b) Marvellous
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "wonderful"?
a) Amazing
b) Fantastic
c) Awful
d) Extraordinary
Answer: c) Awful
4. Which sentence uses "wonderful" correctly?
a) The wonderful cat chased the mouse.
b) The wonderful test was hard.
c) We had a wonderful time at the park.
d) The wonderful car can fly.
Answer: c) We had a wonderful time at the park.
5. Which idiom means something that is amazing or beautiful?
a) A wonderful life
b) The icing on the cake
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) A wonderful life
