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   marvellous

   /ˈmɑːv(ə)ləs/

   adjective

   • 1. causing great wonder; extraordinary: "these marvellous technological toys are fun to play with" Similar amazingastoundingastonishingawesomebreathtakingsensationalremarkablespectacularstupendousstaggeringstunningphenomenalprodigiousmiraculousextraordinaryincredibleunbelievableliterary:wondrousOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ extremely good or pleasing; splendid: "you have done a marvellous job" Similar excellentsplendidwonderfulmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulbeautifultoo good to be trueinformal:supergreatamazingfantasticterrifictremendousphenomenalsensationalheavenlygorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomeamazeballsto die formagicacecoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvydopedefphatbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingneatbadassbodaciousbossradicalradpeachyboffobullybitchingdandyjim-dandyon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:groovyspankingdivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeeninformal:kiflankarchaic:goodlyOpposite awful

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French merveillus, from merveille (see marvel).

   Derivatives

   • 1. marvellousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARVELLOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B1. extremely good: He's done a marvellous job of the decorating. It took me ages to get it right, but it was a marvellous feeling when I did. It's marvellous how everyone's tried to help. He was a truly marvellous storyteller. We've achieved some marvellous results with this new drug. Synonyms. wonderful. wondrous literary. Compare.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMARVELLOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone or something as marvellous, you are emphasizing that they are very good. He certainly is a marvellous actor. She made marvellous fish pie. He looked marvellous. Synonyms: excellent, great, mean [slang], topping [British, slang, old-fashioned] More Synonyms of marvellous.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › marvellousmarvellous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ˈmɑːvələs/ /ˈmɑːrvələs/ ( US English marvelous) extremely good; wonderful synonym fantastic, splendid. This will be a marvellous opportunity for her. The weather was marvellous. It is marvellous what, how, etc… It's marvellous what modern technology can do. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › marvelousMarvelous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : causing wonder : astonishing. the marvelous directional sense of migrating birds. 2. : miraculous, supernatural. Gothic tales of marvelous and bizarre happenings. 3. : of the highest kind or quality : notably superior. has a marvelous way with children. marvelously adverb. or chiefly British marvellously. marvelously inventive.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › marvellousMarvellous - definition of marvellous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define marvellous. marvellous synonyms, marvellous pronunciation, marvellous translation, English dictionary definition of marvellous. also mar·vel·lous adj. 1. Causing wonder or astonishment. 2. Of the highest or best kind or quality; first-rate: has a marvelous collection of rare books....

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › marvellousMarvellous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. synonyms: fantastic, grand, howling, incredible, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous. extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. adjective.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › marvellousMARVELLOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Marvellous definition: causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary. See examples of MARVELLOUS used in a sentence.