marvel — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   Synonyms

   lollapalooza

   Examples

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

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   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.

2. Wonder, astonishment.

   Usage

   • Archaic

   Examples

   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 […]

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   Use lessens marvel.

Verb

1. To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   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;

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   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!”).

   If Cleopatra or Elizabeth I were to time-travel to the present day, they would marvel at a world we take for granted, with its vaccines and antibiotics, and a flushing toilet and fridge in every home.

2. To wonder at.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Transitive

   Examples

   I maruell that her Grace did leaue it out.

   I maruell why I answer'd not againe,

3. To cause to wonder or be surprised.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Transitive
   • used impersonally

   Examples

   15th century, Anonymous, Richard the Redeless But much now me marvelleth.

Noun

1. something that causes feelings of wonder

   Synonyms

   wonder

   Broader terms

   happeningoccurrenceoccurrentnatural event

   Examples

   the wonders of modern science

Verb

1. be amazed at

   Synonyms

   wonder

   Broader terms

   reactrespond

   Examples

   We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

2. express astonishment or surprise about something

   Broader terms

   expressverbalizeverbaliseuttergive tongue to