marvel

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːvl/
US: /ˈmɑːrvəl/

  1. A wonderful or astonishing thing.

    1. The pyramids are a marvel of engineering.
    2. It's a marvel that anyone survived the accident given the scale of damage, it seems.

  2. Something that causes feelings of wonder; a source of astonishment.

    1. The new phone is a marvel.
    2. The rapid advancements in AI are truly a marvel of modern science.

Synonyms

wonder miracle phenomenon astonishment amazement portent
marvel intransitive-verb

  1. To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

    1. I marvel at the stars.
    2. We can only marvel at the courage of those who risk their lives to save others.

  2. To feel admiration and wonder at something or someone.

    1. They marvelled at his skill.
    2. Critics marvel at the director's innovative approach to filmmaking marvel.
marvel transitive-verb

  1. To feel or express great surprise or admiration about something.

    1. I marvel how he stays calm.
    2. She marvelled at how quickly the children had grown since she last saw them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marvel" in English means: A wonderful or astonishing thing., Something that causes feelings of wonder; a source of astonishment..

The phonetic transcription of "marvel" is /ˈmɑːvl/ in British English and /ˈmɑːrvəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "marvel": wonder, miracle, phenomenon, astonishment, amazement, portent.

Example usage of "marvel": "The pyramids are a marvel of engineering.". More examples on the page.