Marvelling: meaning, definitions and examples
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marvelling
[ ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ ]
showing admiration
To marvel is to experience a feeling of great surprise, wonder, or admiration, often in response to something extraordinary or remarkable. This emotional response can occur when one encounters breathtaking beauty, remarkable achievements, or inexplicable phenomena. The act of marvelling involves a deep appreciation and acknowledgment of the impressive qualities or attributes of something, leading to a sense of awe. It is an expression of delight or astonishment at the wonders of the world.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was marvelling at the beauty of the sunset.
- The children were marvelling at the magician's tricks.
- He stood marvelling at the intricate details of the sculpture.
Translations
Translations of the word "marvelling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maravilhando
🇮🇳 आश्चर्यचकित होना
🇩🇪 staunend
🇮🇩 takjub
🇺🇦 захоплюючись
🇵🇱 zdumienie
🇯🇵 驚嘆する
🇫🇷 émerveillé
🇪🇸 maravillándose
🇹🇷 hayran kalarak
🇰🇷 감탄하며
🇸🇦 مُعجَباً
🇨🇿 užasnout
🇸🇰 ohromujúci
🇨🇳 惊叹
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 undrandi
🇰🇿 таңғалу
🇬🇪 გაოგნებული
🇦🇿 heyran qalmaq
🇲🇽 maravillándose
Etymology
The word 'marvel' originates from the Latin word 'mirabilis', meaning 'wonderful' or 'to be wondered at'. It passed into Old French as 'merveille', meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle', and eventually made its way into Middle English as 'meruaille'. The evolution of the term reflected the transition of language and culture over centuries, with roots deeply embedded in the human experience of encountering the extraordinary. The term has since evolved to encapsulate both the act of being amazed and the object of wonder. This historical context highlights humanity's longstanding engagement with the world’s mysteries and marvels.