Definition of marvel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that causes wonder or astonishment
her talent is a marvel to behold … with that marvel of architecture before our eyes …— Martha Kean
2
: intense surprise or interest : astonishment
… his voice filled with marvel …— Mordecai Richler
marvel
verbDefinition of marvel (Entry 2 of 2)
: to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity
marveled at the magician's skill
: to feel astonishment or perplexity at or about
marveled that they had escaped
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The first known use of marvel was in the 14th century
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