Marvelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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marvelling

 

[ ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

admiring, aweing, wondering

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

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,001 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.