Wondering

//ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of wonder form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Full of questioning and consideration.

    "Mary obeyed in wondering silence, which was increased when the French soubriette obviously taxed her abilities to the utmost; she had received full instructions from her mistress."

Adjective
  1. 1
    showing curiosity wordnet

Synonyms

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agapeaghastagogall agogamazedastonished

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"I was wondering if you were going to show up today."

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