Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: wondering
IPA transcription: [w'ʌndɚɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(a)
    Meaning: showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
Usage examples
  • I waited, wondering what it meant.
  • And all the time I was wondering who he was.
  • "Oh, Davy," she exclaimed, in a low, wondering tone.
  • Dot and Irene were wondering what had become of you."
  • Catherine replied only by a look of wondering ignorance.
  • She was wondering how much he had seen and heard at midnight.
  • Surprised and terrified, I stood wondering what was to come next.
  • Deirdre was looking at the men that were coming, and wondering at them.
  • Still he waited, fearfully wondering at the stability of this new thing.
  • "I am Sylvia Fulton," she said, wondering why her voice sounded so faint.