marvel

¹mar·vel

noun \ˈmär-vəl\

Definition of MARVEL

1

: one that causes wonder or astonishment <her talent is a marvel to behold>

2

: intense surprise or interest : astonishment

Examples of MARVEL

1. <that new electric car really is a marvel>

Origin of MARVEL

Middle English mervel, from Anglo-French merveille, from Late Latin mirabilia marvels, from Latin, neuter plural of mirabilis wonderful, from mirari to wonder

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MARVEL

Synonyms: caution, flash, wonder, miracle, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation, splendor

Related Words: curiosity, sight, spectacle; beauty, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, knockout; apparition, appearance

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Rhymes with MARVEL

larval