Wonderland
/ˈwʌndərlænd/noun
A place filled with things that are beautiful, impressive, or surprising.
When she first arrived in the country, everything seemed like a wonderland.
Often appears as...
- winter wonderland
- alice's wonderland
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Implies a sense of joy and amazement, often used to describe places that evoke happiness.
The botanical gardens were a wonderland of colors and fragrances.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Real
Can describe a real or imaginary place, stressing its extraordinary or idealized nature.
Her grandmother's attic became a wonderland for the children.
Pro Tip 3/3Exceeding Expectations
Use it when something surpasses what one could have imagined or hoped for.
That amusement park is an absolute wonderland for thrill-seekers.
Compare with
dreamlandedenfairylandparadisiacalutopia
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