'wonderful' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wundorful,' where 'wundor' meant 'wonder' and '-ful' meant 'full of.'

'wundorful' changed from Old English word 'wundorful' and eventually became the modern English word 'wonderful'.

Initially, it meant 'full of wonder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely good or marvelous.'