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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