Word
marvel
Phoneticsmar·vel, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɑɹvəɫ/
UK/mˈɑːvəl/
US spelling · marveled
Definitions
01to feel wonder
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to feel great surprise or admiration when you see or think about something amazing.
v. to be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment. Intransitive; typically takes the preposition 'at'.
“Visitors often marvel at the beautiful paintings in the old cathedral.”
“Economists continue to marvel at the speed with which the market recovered following the unprecedented disruption of the previous decade.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'at' (e.g., 'to marvel at the view').
02an amazing thing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something or someone that is extremely impressive or wonderful.
n. a person, thing, or event that causes feelings of great wonder or astonishment.
“The new bridge is a marvel of modern engineering.”
“The ancient city remains a marvel of urban planning, featuring sophisticated irrigation systems that still function today.”
Synonyms
03entertainment brand
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater Informal
n. a famous company that creates superhero stories, movies, and comic books.
n. A reference to Marvel Comics or Marvel Studios, often used as a collective term for their shared fictional universe.
“He has seen every Marvel movie released in the last ten years.”
“The commercial success of the Marvel franchise has fundamentally altered the landscape of contemporary blockbuster cinema.”
Real-World Examples
“As thousands of visitors marvel at a place most people had never heard of a decade ago, researchers will continue trying to understand why it was built in the first place.” “A short walk from the market is another mid-century marvel, the Église Notre-Dame de Royan .” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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