marvelous

adjective

ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs How to pronounce marvelous (audio)
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Definition of marvelousnext
1
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold

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2
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants

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3
as in excellent
of the very best kind the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience

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Recent Examples of marvelous Japanese arthouse favorite Hirokazu Koreeda returns to his wheelhouse to marvelous effect with Look Back, an aching drama about growing up and making art, featuring a pair of stunning performances from child actors. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026 As noted previously, this is a marvelous time to enjoy the great outdoors. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Of course those are only two of the marvelous local crops on offer at both Breezy Willow and at our two local farmers’ markets — Tiber Park in the historic district and the Miller Library. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026 Celestial events are among the oldest and most profound human experiences of the cosmos, inspiring stories as grand as the sky is wide to explain the marvelous spectacles that arch overhead. — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marvelous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
  1. wonderful
  2. exotic
  3. excellent
  4. amazing
  5. romantic
  6. terrific
  7. astonishing
  8. strange
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  • An itinerary of hikes, wine tastings, and a sunset cruise offering incredible views of the Santa Barbara coastline is a wonderful way to end the day, while a cozy house with a garden will add to everyone’s enjoyment.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The improbable evening turned into a moving tribute to both Capra himself and his tale of the suicidal banker George Bailey, who comes to realize that his life has indeed been wonderful.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • The researchers also explored more exotic scenarios involving additional spatial dimensions and theories that extend beyond Einstein’s general relativity.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • But Fleming's 007, and the onscreen Bonds who played out those stories, dispatched danger in exotic locales, and without rumpling the pleats on their dinner jackets.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
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  • The group of girls are just truly amazing and really fight for each other.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • He was voted unanimously for all of his amazing contributions.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of amazing
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  • On the fall 2026 runways, romantic clothes arrived styled like everything else in your closet—a lace skirt with a cotton shirt, a gown with a combat boot, a ruffled collar over plain velvet trousers—and the shift is visible on the street too.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With a softly rounded outline and romantic facets, the cut evokes the era of craftsmanship that determined a diamond’s brilliance.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Even detractors say star Tom Rhys Harries is terrific in his major leading role debut, and praise the film’s use of practical effects.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrific
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  • In August, Lachlan Murdoch revealed that Fox News Media had added more than 400 new advertisers in its last fiscal year, an astonishing number of brands that were new to its news platforms.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The fact that there is someone out there who could actually get all the real unsuspecting morons who participated in this movie to sign off on it afterwards is simply astonishing considering what they are asked to do in it.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • After Orson’s reading from the novel, the broadcast cuts in on a weather report that is then followed by a dance music concert, but the smooth tango music is interrupted by breaking news of strange explosions on Mars.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • However, a strange light phenomenon and the arrival of her physicist ex-husband pull her back into the scientific world.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
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