marveling

NOUN

admiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adoration affection applause appreciation delight esteem fondness love pleasure praise recognition reverence wonder wonderment

STRONG

account approbation approval deference estimation favor glorification homage honor idolatry idolization liking obeisance regard veneration worship

WEAK

prizing valuing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

criticism dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred melancholy pain sorrow trouble unhappiness

STRONG

disapproval disfavor dishonor disobedience ignorance

WEAK

aversion contempt disgust loathing

NOUN

wonder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiration astonishment awe bewilderment confusion curiosity doubt fascination fear reverence shock skepticism surprise uncertainty

STRONG

concern consternation incredulity jar jolt perplexity perturbation puzzlement start stupefaction stupor suspicion wondering wonderment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty disinterest disregard expectation

Example Sentences

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Marveling at the turn my afternoon took, I asked Leach why he’s so tolerant of folks like me compared to his peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2022

Marveling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State’s game Sunday game at Chicago.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2020

Marveling at San Jose’s Mediterranean climate, we waited outside the Fairmont Hotel for our tour guide Sharon Traeger to pick us up.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2017

Marveling at the architecture of the Sydney Opera House.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2017

Marveling that the old man had sold him such a wonder for only a quarter, Jeremy reached out to touch its glossy surface.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

marveling

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