marvelous

adjective

ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs How to pronounce marvelous (audio)
variants or marvellous
Definition of marvelousnext
1
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold

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2
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants

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3
as in excellent
of the very best kind the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience

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Recent Examples of marvelous Best Amazon Prime Day Garden & Outdoor Deals Check out marvelous markdowns on gardening tools, patio furniture, outdoor storage boxes, and pest solutions. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Dick Van Dyke, so many marvelous people. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 The sumptuous production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson with solidarity for Cleage’s characters, provides a marvelous showcase for Woodward to slink around on Beowulf Boritt’s glamorous five-star set in costume designer Emilio Sosa’s inspired Pucci-esque outfits. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 But of all her marvelous treasures, none were as versatile as the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, often shortened to simply the Vladimir Circle Tiara or the Vladimir Tiara. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for marvelous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
  1. wonderful
  2. exotic
  3. excellent
  4. amazing
  5. romantic
  6. terrific
  7. astonishing
  8. strange
Adjective
  • The resort provides a hiking guide—Nafea Abdeljalil was wonderful—and of course transport.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
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  • At the festival, the organization covers the cost of a free youth zone that includes face painters, balloon artists, character artists, puppet shows and an exotic petting zoo.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Meanwhile closer to home, Palo Laziale’s woodland, an area of hygrophilous forest and exotic plants, is a World Wildlife Fund protected reserve.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Definition of exotic
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  • Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of excellent
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  • There didn’t seem to be an amazing atmosphere inside AT&T Stadium outside Dallas and France didn’t really offer anything to change that.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The World Cup has been an amazing spectacle and, mercifully, the sport’s notorious hooligans have been largely absent.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of amazing
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  • Hiking clubs as a new dating scene Singles worn out by dating apps are also finding their way to hiking clubs, and psychotherapists say the format is uniquely suited to romantic connection.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • To drink is to enter of a labyrinth of romantic, thrilling, even glamorous myths; to give up drinking is to give those up too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of romantic
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  • Hargrave then had three terrific seasons in Philadelphia, where Jonathan Gannon — the Packers’ defensive coordinator — was the Eagles’ coordinator for two years.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Kuechly, Rivera and Newton teamed up on the terrific Panthers teams of the 2010s.
    — Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Their defensive commitment was astonishing, compact and aggressive in a 5-4-1 shape throughout, limiting the overwhelming tournament favourites to pot-shots for over an hour.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Laptop Deal The HP OmniBook 3 redefines long-haul productivity by delivering an astonishing 32 hours and 15 minutes of operating on a single charge.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of astonishing
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  • Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
    — Alex Connor, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of strange

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