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   marvellous

   /ˈmɑːv(ə)ləs/

   adjective

   • 1. causing great wonder; extraordinary: "these marvellous technological toys are fun to play with" Similar amazingastoundingastonishingawesomebreathtakingsensationalremarkablespectacularstupendousstaggeringstunningphenomenalprodigiousmiraculousextraordinaryincredibleunbelievableliterary:wondrousOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ extremely good or pleasing; splendid: "you have done a marvellous job" Similar excellentsplendidwonderfulmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulbeautifultoo good to be trueinformal:supergreatamazingfantasticterrifictremendousphenomenalsensationalheavenlygorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomeamazeballsto die formagicacecoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvydopedefphatbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingneatbadassbodaciousbossradicalradpeachyboffobullybitchingdandyjim-dandyon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:groovyspankingdivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeeninformal:kiflankarchaic:goodlyOpposite awful

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French merveillus, from merveille (see marvel).

   Derivatives

   • 1. marvellousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARVELLOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work. From the garden there was a marvellous view over open countryside. From the restaurant there was a marvellous prospect of Sienna and the countryside beyond. That was a marvellous backhand volley. The concert was absolutely marvellous.

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   If you describe someone or something as marvellous, you are emphasizing that they are very good.

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   Marvellous definition: causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary. See examples of MARVELLOUS used in a sentence.

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   1. : causing wonder : astonishing. the marvelous directional sense of migrating birds. 2. : miraculous, supernatural. Gothic tales of marvelous and bizarre happenings. 3. : of the highest kind or quality : notably superior. has a marvelous way with children. marvelously adverb. or chiefly British marvellously. marvelously inventive.

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   Definition of marvellous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define marvellous. marvellous synonyms, marvellous pronunciation, marvellous translation, English dictionary definition of marvellous. also mar·vel·lous adj. 1. Causing wonder or astonishment. 2. Of the highest or best kind or quality; first-rate: has a marvelous collection of rare books....

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › marvellousMarvellous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. synonyms: fantastic, grand, howling, incredible, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous. extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. adjective. too improbable to admit of belief.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMARVELLOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. UK (US marvelous) uk / ˈmɑːv ə ləs / us. Add to word list. B1. extremely good: What a marvellous idea! marvellously. adverb UK (US marvelously) (Definition of marvellous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of marvellous. in Chinese (Traditional) 絕妙的, 好極的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARVELOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    adjective. US (UK marvellous) us / ˈmɑːr.v ə l.əs / uk / ˈmɑː.v ə l.əs / Add to word list. B1. extremely good: He's done a marvelous job of the painting. It took me forever to get it right, but it was a marvelous feeling when I did. It's marvelous how everyone's tried to help. He was a truly marvelous storyteller.

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    marvellous | marvelous adjective, adverb, & noun. Meaning & use. adjective. 1.a. c1330–. Such as to excite wonder or astonishment (chiefly in a positive sense); wonderful, astonishing, surprising; worthy of admiration.