Definition of marvellous Marvellous

/mˈɑːvələs/ - mar•vel•lous

We found 5 definitions of marvellous from 3 different sources.

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British English

marvellous - /mˈɑːvələs/

American English

marvelous - /mɑˈɹvʌlʌs/

What does marvellous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

marvellous - being or having the character of a miracle
  marvelous, miraculous
  supernatural not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings"
marvellous - extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
  fantastic, grand, howling, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous
  extraordinary (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary"
marvellous - too improbable to admit of belief; "a tall story"
  improbable, marvelous, tall
  incredible, unbelievable beyond belief or understanding; "at incredible speed"; "the book's plot is simply incredible"
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  • marvellous (Adjective)
    Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

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  • marvellous
    Deserving praise; worth to be praised.

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