wondering /ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •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. — 1838 noun1 •The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc. formswonderings · more wondering · most wondering