marvelous

mar·vel·ous

adjective \ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs\

Definition of MARVELOUS

1

: causing wonder : astonishing

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>

— mar·vel·ous·ly adverb

— mar·vel·ous·ness noun

Variants of MARVELOUS

mar·vel·ous or mar·vel·lous \ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs\

Examples of MARVELOUS

1. We had a marvelous time at the party.
2. He has a marvelous way with children.
3. The weather was simply marvelous.

First Known Use of MARVELOUS

14th century

Related to MARVELOUS

Synonyms

amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, wondrous

Antonyms

familiar, nonexotic, nonglamorous, plain-Jane, unexotic, unglamorous, unromantic

Related Words

incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular; singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted; conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable; impressive, smashing, striking; mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling; animating, energizing, enlightening, enlivening, exciting, galvanizing, invigorating, stimulating; alluring, attracting, attractive, beguiling, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, entertaining, enthralling, fascinating, interesting

Near Antonyms

unimpressive, uninspiring, unremarkable; boring, dull, jading, monotonous, tedious, tiring, uninspired, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying; common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, usual; draining, enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearing; debilitating, enfeebling; demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting