MARVELING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

marveling

adjective

variants or marvelling

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder with marveling stares, onlookers gathered round the remarkable invention

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As the world waits with bated breath for official photographs from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding—specifically of Swift’s custom Dior wedding dress—Jason Kelce is amazed that no photos have leaked from the big day.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Every guest who reaches the temple's 17th-century wooden stage is amazed by the view over the grounds and the city beyond.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of amazed

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Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Definition of astonished

Adjective

But if a contender needs a hard-nosed, do-it-all weapon for a playoff push, don't be surprised if his phone rings.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
The recent breakdown in the ceasefire has definitely hurt the situation but no one is surprised.

— Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 July 2026

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