Definition of marvelous Marvelous

/mɑˈɹvʌlʌs/ - [marvulus] - mar•vel•ous

We found 7 definitions of marvelous from 4 different sources.

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British English

marvellous - /mˈɑːvələs/

American English

marvelous - /mɑˈɹvʌlʌs/

What does marvelous mean?

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Adjective

marvelous - being or having the character of a miracle
  marvellous, miraculous
  supernatural not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings"
marvelous - 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, marvellous, 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"
marvelous - too improbable to admit of belief; "a tall story"
  improbable, marvellous, tall
  incredible, unbelievable beyond belief or understanding; "at incredible speed"; "the book's plot is simply incredible"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • marvelous (n.)
    Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
  • marvelous (n.)
    Partaking of the character of miracle, or supernatural power; incredible.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • marvelous
    Causing wonder, admiration or astonishment.

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