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
- amazing
- astonishing
- astounding
- awesome
- awful
- eye-opening
- fabulous
- miraculous
- portentous
- prodigious
- staggering
- stunning
- stupendous
- sublime
- surprising
- wonderful
- wondrous
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Example Sentences
We had a marvelous time at the party. He has a marvelous way with children. The weather was simply marvelous.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The result is marvelous—and will stream on NT Live November 3. Marshall Heyman, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022 On Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson Stage, the number further underlines the vital role of Countess Charlotte Malcolm, beleaguered wife of the philandering count, and played here to the marvelous hilt by Sierra Boggess. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 This is a marvelous, remarkably gifted player, all of 23 years old, and widely recognized among the game’s greatest athletes. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 In his place, right-hander Clay Holmes has assumed the closer’s role, and has done a marvelous job. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 June 2022 What a marvelous moment for Atlanta and the State of Georgia. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 If one’s health holds out, then doing this forever would be marvelous. Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 15 July 2022 And the actors here are marvelous: tart, stylish, emotionally vibrant, never more knowing than when they’re being duped. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The result is marvelous—and will stream on NT Live November 3. Marshall Heyman, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022 On Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson Stage, the number further underlines the vital role of Countess Charlotte Malcolm, beleaguered wife of the philandering count, and played here to the marvelous hilt by Sierra Boggess. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 This is a marvelous, remarkably gifted player, all of 23 years old, and widely recognized among the game’s greatest athletes. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 In his place, right-hander Clay Holmes has assumed the closer’s role, and has done a marvelous job. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 June 2022 What a marvelous moment for Atlanta and the State of Georgia. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 If one’s health holds out, then doing this forever would be marvelous. Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 15 July 2022 And the actors here are marvelous: tart, stylish, emotionally vibrant, never more knowing than when they’re being duped. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English merveillous, borrowed from Anglo-French, from merveille marvel entry 1 + -ous -ous
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
marvelous
adjective
mar·vel·ous
variants or marvellous
ˈmär-və-ləs
1
: causing wonder or astonishment
marvelous adventures
2
: of the finest kind or quality
a marvelous dinner
marvelous
adjective
variants or marvellous
1
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wonderful
- amazing
- astonishing
- sublime
- awesome
- stunning
- incredible
- miraculous
- stupendous
- surprising
- wondrous
- staggering
- astounding
- uncommon
- remarkable
- unique
- prodigious
- exciting
- fascinating
- awful
- fabulous
- rare
- outstanding
- impressive
- unusual
- extraordinary
- portentous
- unbelievable
- interesting
- spectacular
- eye-opening
- singular
- incomprehensible
- unimaginable
- inconceivable
- phenomenal
- conspicuous
- captivating
- unthinkable
- enchanting
- striking
- charming
- notable
- noticeable
- enlightening
- attractive
- sensational
- alluring
- bewitching
- unwonted
- entertaining
- enthralling
- invigorating
- smashing
- mind-blowing
- enlivening
- energizing
- attracting
- mind-boggling
- beguiling
- mind-bending
- animating
- galvanizing
- stimulating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unremarkable
- unimpressive
- tedious
- typical
- ordinary
- boring
- usual
- normal
- uninteresting
- monotonous
- dull
- common
- uninspiring
- tiring
- unexceptional
- mundane
- customary
- wearisome
- weary
- uninspired
- wearying
- exhausting
- fatiguing
- draining
- debilitating
- discouraging
- enervating
- wearing
- dispiriting
- jading
- disheartening
- demoralizing
- enfeebling
2
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants Synonyms & Similar Words
- exotic
- strange
- fantastic
- enchanting
- romantic
- glamorous
- fantastical
- alien
- picturesque
- foreign
- outlandish
- glamourous
- distant
- colorful
- bizarro
- fascinating
- quaint
- magical
- remote
- alluring
- captivating
- dark
- picture-book
- faraway
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- familiar
- unglamorous
- unexotic
- nonexotic
- unromantic
- nonglamorous
- plain-Jane
3
as in superb
of the very best kind the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience Synonyms & Similar Words
- wonderful
- superb
- terrific
- great
- fantastic
- beautiful
- classic
- prime
- excellent
- lovely
- fine
- splendid
- fabulous
- keen
- awesome
- famous
- stellar
- noble
- superlative
- neat
- divine
- sensational
- nifty
- good
- fab
- heavenly
- immense
- brave
- fantabulous
- quality
- grand
- superior
- classical
- unsurpassed
- dandy
- groovy
- choice
- dynamite
- sterling
- prize
- swell
- crackerjack
- peachy
- capital
- par excellence
- supernal
- cracking
- prizewinning
- boffo
- too much
- primo
- banner
- brag
- slick
- cool
- top
- radical
- corking
- first-rate
- top-notch
- topflight
- gangbusters
- righteous
- hot
- dope
- frontline
- mean
- topping
- number one
- high-class
- first-class
- gangbuster
- hype
- wizard
- better
- bonny
- bang-up
- peachy keen
- bumper
- boss
- satisfactory
- bully
- gone
- special
- decent
- jim-dandy
- adequate
- exceptional
- numero uno
- tip-top
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- phat
- A-OK
- gilt-edge
- gilt-edged
- down
- out of this world
- five-star
- acceptable
- out-of-sight
- blue-ribbon
- bonnie
- blue-chip
- first-string
- four-star
- all right
- tolerable
- No. 1
- fancy
- passable
- A1
- premium
- superfine
- traditional
- standard
- select
- okay
- high-grade
- OK
- high-test
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- terrible
- awful
- poor
- atrocious
- lousy
- wretched
- pathetic
- vile
- execrable
- rotten
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- inferior
- substandard
- mediocre
- middling
- low-grade
- second-rate
- second-class
- societarians
- societary
- societas
- societas le
- societas leonina
- societas uni
- societas universorum bonorum
- societates
- societies
- society
- society finch
- Society Islander
- Society Islands
- Society men
- society people
- society screw
- socii
- Socinian
- socinianism
- socinianisms
- Socinianistic
- Socinianize
- socinians
- Socinus
- socio-