Marvelous: meaning, definitions and examples
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marvelous
[ หmษหrvษlษs ]
amazing
causing great wonder; extraordinary
Synonyms
amazing, fantastic, incredible, wonderful.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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marvelous |
Use in formal or slightly old-fashioned contexts to express something extraordinarily good or pleasing.
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amazing |
Use in any context to describe something that causes great surprise or wonder, often used colloquially.
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fantastic |
Use in informal and enthusiastic situations to describe something extremely good or excellent.
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incredible |
Use to describe something that is hard to believe or extraordinarily impressive, also common in everyday speech.
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wonderful |
Use in general contexts to express something that brings great pleasure or is very good.
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Examples of usage
- The view from the top of the mountain was truly marvelous.
- She had a marvelous talent for painting.
fascinating
extremely good or enjoyable
Synonyms
excellent, splendid, superb, terrific.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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marvelous |
Used to express amazement and admiration, often when something is surprisingly good.
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excellent |
Applied to situations or things that are extremely good in terms of quality, performance, or skill.
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superb |
Denotes something of very high quality, often used in reviewing food, art, or performances.
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splendid |
Used to describe something very impressive, beautiful, or of high quality, often in a celebratory way.
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terrific |
Generally implies something very good or wonderful, but can sometimes have a context of being overwhelmingly intense. Note: Can also have a slightly informal usage.
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Examples of usage
- She prepared a marvelous meal for us.
- The play was a marvelous success.
impressive
having a quality that causes admiration or amazement
Synonyms
astonishing, breathtaking, remarkable, stunning.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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marvelous |
Used to express something that is extremely good or enjoyable. Often used in a positive, enthusiastic context.
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remarkable |
Used to describe something that is extraordinary or worthy of attention. Often emphasizes a notable feature or achievement.
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astonishing |
Used when something is so surprising that it is difficult to believe. Often highlights an element of surprise.
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breathtaking |
Used to describe something that is so beautiful it takes your breath away. Often used for scenery, views, or powerful moments.
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stunning |
Used to express beauty or something that makes a strong impression, often visual. Can also be used negatively in some contexts to mean shocking.
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Examples of usage
- The magician performed a marvelous trick.
- The new technology is truly marvelous.
Translations
Translations of the word "marvelous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maravilhoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช wunderbar
๐ฎ๐ฉ luar biasa
๐บ๐ฆ ััะดะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ cudowny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด ๆดใใใ (subarashii)
๐ซ๐ท merveilleux
๐ช๐ธ maravilloso
๐น๐ท harika
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์ง (meotjin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุฆุน
๐จ๐ฟ รบลพasnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบลพasnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅๅฆ็ (qรญmiร o de)
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤudovit
๐ฎ๐ธ dรกsamlegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะถะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแชแแ แ (saotsari)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhtษลษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ maravilloso
Etymology
The word 'marvelous' originated from the Middle English 'merveillous', which came from the Old French 'merveillos'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something wonderful or extraordinary.
See also: marvellous, marvelously.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,809, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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