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