Marvel

/ˈmɑɹvl̩/ · noun

Meaning

That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent..

Definitions by Sense

1. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.
2. (archaic) Wonder, astonishment.
3. (intransitive) To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
4. (obsolete, transitive) To wonder at.
5. (obsolete, transitive, used impersonally) To cause to wonder or be surprised.

Example Sentences

The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.

He found ways to film fiery, elaborate car-wrecks, keeping everything visually clear and beautiful without killing or even seriously injuring anyone. On a sheer technical level, the movie is a marvel.

No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,

You read not any where that Eſau had faith, no not ſo much as a little: Therefore no marvel, if where, the fleſh only bears ſway […]

Use lessens marvel.

Marueile not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

Men marvel at the works of man / And with unstinted praises sing / The greatness of some worldly thing / Encompassed during one life's span;

The ads show tourists hiking with a selfie stick, (“Very nice!”), drinking fermented horse milk (“Mm, that’s actually very nice!”), marvelling at the architecture (“Wow, very nice!”) and posing for a photograph with Kazakhs in traditional dress (“That’s very nice!”).

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Word Forms

• marvels
• marvail
• marvell
• marveling
• marvelling
• marveled
• marvelled

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