marvel

CEFRB2

/ˈmɑːvəl/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To feel great surprise or admiration.

  2. 02

    noun

    A wonderful or surprising thing.

Examples

  • I marvel how you could agree to the proposal.

  • It is a marvel that he should say so.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈmɑːvəl] ~ [ˈmɑːvl̩]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

  2. Wonder, astonishment.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.

More examples

In context

  • 15th century, Anonymous, Richard the Redeless But much now me marvelleth.

  • The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.

  • He found ways to film fiery, elaborate car-wrecks, keeping everything visually clear and beautiful without killing or even seriously injuring anyone. On a sheer technical level, the movie is a marvel.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille (“a wonder”), from Vulgar Latin *miribilia, from Latin mīrābilia (“wonderful things”), from neuter plural of mīrābilis (“strange, wonderful”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”). Doublet of mirabilia.