Definition of marvelous
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
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Examples of marvelous in a sentence
We had a marvelous time at the party.
He has a marvelous way with children.
The weather was simply marvelous.
14th Century
First Known Use of marvelous
14th century
MARVELOUS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of marvelous for English Language Learners
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: extremely good or enjoyable
MARVELOUS Defined for Kids
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\ˈmär-və-ləs\Definition of marvelous for Students
1 : causing wonder or astonishment marvelous adventures
2 : of the finest kind or quality a marvelous dinner
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