marvelous
adjective
mar·vel·ous
ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs 
variants
or chiefly British marvellous
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
sang marvelously
marvelousness
noun
or chiefly British marvellousness
Synonyms
Examples of marvelous in a Sentence
We had a marvelous time at the party.
He has a marvelous way with children.
The weather was simply marvelous.
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The family looked marvelous–every person who showed up had was fab from head to toe.
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Elizabeth Ayoola and Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 31 May 2024
There are marvelous set pieces, like a dream sequence in which a field of daisies becomes a troupe of tap dancers—they’re half Silly Symphony, half Busby Berkeley.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 May 2024
Tense and nervy, Klute is a fascinating time capsule that also serves as a marvelous showcase for Fonda, who won her first Best Actress Oscar for the role.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Though every room here comes with great views, its plunge pool suite is worth the upgrade for all its marvelous outdoor space.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola and Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 31 May 2024
There are marvelous set pieces, like a dream sequence in which a field of daisies becomes a troupe of tap dancers—they’re half Silly Symphony, half Busby Berkeley.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 May 2024
Tense and nervy, Klute is a fascinating time capsule that also serves as a marvelous showcase for Fonda, who won her first Best Actress Oscar for the role.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Though every room here comes with great views, its plunge pool suite is worth the upgrade for all its marvelous outdoor space.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marvelous. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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marvelous
adjective
mar·vel·ous
variants
or marvellous
1
: causing wonder or astonishment
2
: having the characteristics of a miracle
3
: of the highest kind or quality : splendid
we had a marvelous time
marvelously
adverb
marvelousness
noun
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