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marvelous

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹvəɫəs// mar·velous

adj. very good, impressive, or wonderful. You use it to show strong approval or admiration for something.

adj. extremely good, impressive, or pleasing; worthy of admiration. Often used for emphasis in positive descriptions.


SIMPLE

The view from the top was marvelous.

CONTEXTUAL

We had a marvelous time at the beach last weekend.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the ancient cathedral was a marvelous achievement, preserving centuries of history for future generations.

Synonyms
Origin

First attested from 1300 as Middle English merveilous, from Old French merveillus, from merveille (“a wonder”), equivalent to marvel + -ous.

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