marvel

[ mahr-vuhl ]

noun

1. something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy:

   The new bridge is an engineering marvel.

2. Archaic. the feeling of wonder; astonishment.

verb (used with object)

, mar·veled, mar·vel·ing or (especially British) mar·velled, mar·vel·ling.

1. to wonder at (usually followed by a clause as object):

   I marvel that you were able to succeed against such odds.

2. to wonder or be curious about (usually followed by a clause as object):

   A child marvels that the stars can be.

verb (used without object)

, mar·veled, mar·vel·ing or (especially British) mar·velled, mar·vel·ling.

1. to be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment, as at something surprising or extraordinary:

   I marvel at your courage.

marvel

/ ˈmɑːvəl /

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by at or about; when tr, takes a clause as object to be filled with surprise or wonder

noun

1. something that causes wonder
2. archaic.
   astonishment

Other Words From

• marvel·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of marvel¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English mervel, from Old French merveil(l)e, from Late Latin mīrābilia “marvels,” noun use of neuter plural of Latin mīrābilis “marvelous”; admirable

Word History and Origins

Origin of marvel¹

C13: from Old French merveille, from Late Latin mīrābilia, from Latin mīrābilis, from mīrārī to wonder at

Example Sentences

At the time, I was obsessed with Marvel comics and action flicks like “Mortal Kombat” and “Batman Forever.”

From Los Angeles Times

The two-time Oscar nominee, known for his roles as William James in “The Hurt Locker” and the arrow-slinging Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will head the nearly 100-year-old parade.

From Los Angeles Times

His role as Spider-Man saw him star in three of the superhero films alongside Zendaya, as well as other appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

From BBC

Appearing on an Australian talk show this week, the two-time Oscar winner confirmed a potential development in Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise, saying that “Black Panther 3” will be among the final projects he takes on before retiring.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Glory” and “Training Day” star said that director Ryan Coogler — who helmed and co-wrote the 2018 Marvel blockbuster and its 2022 sequel, “Wakanda Forever” — is writing Washington a bespoke part in a potential third installment.

From Los Angeles Times

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