DictionaryRoot: -ful
English

-ful

full of or characterized by

Forms

  • -ful

Origin

From English full, itself inherited from Old English full.

Note

As an ending, it may indicate a characteristic without implying literal fullness.

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adjective

wonderful

Extremely good or enjoyable.

Etymology

Wonderful first described something arousing wonder. The praise became more general, extending to anything extremely good or enjoyable.

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