marvelous
/ˈmɑːrvələs/adjective★Intermediate— wonderful or extraordinary
informal
Extremely good or impressive; wonderful.
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
She performed exceptionally well on stage.
The chef prepared a marvelous feast for the guests.
The chef made an outstanding and impressive meal.
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Often used to express strong admiration or praise.
Collocations
marvelous ideaan excellent or brilliant ideamarvelous timea wonderful or enjoyable experience
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'marvelous' to express strong admiration, but be aware that it can sound somewhat old-fashioned in some regions.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'merveillous,' from Old French 'merveilleux,' from Latin 'mirabilis,' meaning 'wonderful' or 'wondrous.'
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe something as excellent or impressive. Can also be used sarcastically in some contexts.
Word Breakdown
marvel
something wonderful or extraordinary
root-ous
having the quality of
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