marvellous
MAH-vuh-luhs
Marvellous (adj) means causing wonder or astonishment; excellent or delightful. Example: “We had a marvellous time at the coast.”
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Causing wonder or astonishment; excellent or delightful.
"We had a marvellous time at the coast."
"The chef prepared a marvellous three-course meal."
How to use marvellous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWonderful or amazing — the standard British spelling of "marvelous."
UK vs US
"Marvellous" (double L) is the British spelling; American English uses "marvelous."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more marvellous
- Superlative
- most marvellous
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Etymology
From Old French merveillus, from merveille ("a wonder") — the same root as "marvel."
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What does “marvellous” mean?
The word “marvellous” means causing wonder or astonishment; excellent or delightful. In plain terms, wonderful or amazing — the standard British spelling of "marvelous.".
How do you pronounce “marvellous”?
“Marvellous” is pronounced MAH-vuh-luhs (/ˈmɑɹvələs/ in IPA).
How do you use “marvellous” in a sentence?
Here is “marvellous” used in a sentence: “We had a marvellous time at the coast.”
What part of speech is “marvellous”?
“Marvellous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “marvellous” come from?
The word “marvellous” comes from Old French. From Old French merveillus, from merveille ("a wonder") — the same root as "marvel.".
Is “marvellous” a common word?
“Marvellous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
