1won·der 
/ˈwʌndɚ/ noun
plural won·ders /ˈwʌndɚ/ noun 1 [count] : something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
▪ The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. ▪ This new computer is a technological wonder. ▪ She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting] ▪ the wonders of science — see also nine days' wonder, one-hit wonder 2 [noncount] : a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
▪ The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus. ▪ We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement. ▪ She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder. 3 [singular] : something that is surprising or hard to believe
▪ It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far] ▪ Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?
▪ The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. ▪ This new computer is a technological wonder. ▪ She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting] ▪ the wonders of science — see also nine days' wonder, one-hit wonder
▪ The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus. ▪ We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement. ▪ She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.
▪ It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far] ▪ Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?
do/work wonders
: to help or improve something greatly
▪ A vacation will do wonders for your mood. ▪ The treatment worked wonders on my skin.
▪ A vacation will do wonders for your mood. ▪ The treatment worked wonders on my skin.
no wonder or small/little wonder
— used to say that something is not surprising ▪ It's no wonder you're hungry; you didn't have any breakfast. ▪ Small wonder that we're lost, since we didn't ask for directions. ▪ They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected.
wonders never cease
humorous — used to say that you are happy and surprised by something good that has happened ▪ He was on time for work all week. Wonders never cease! ▪ My story is finally getting published! Will wonders never cease? [=isn't that amazing/surprising?]
