marvellous

English

Alternative forms

marvelous (US)

Etymology

First attested from 1300 as Middle English merveilous, from Old French merveillus, from merveille (“a wonder”). See also marvel.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɑːvələs/
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Adjective

marvellous (comparative more marvellous, superlative most marvellous)

(British spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
I went to a marvellous party last week.

Translations

exciting wonder — see marvelous

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