marvelous

[ mahr-vuh-luhs ]

adjective

1. superb; excellent; great:

   a marvelous show.

   Synonyms: wonderful

   Antonyms: terrible

2. such as to cause wonder, admiration, or astonishment; surprising; extraordinary.

   Synonyms: miraculous, amazing, wondrous

   Antonyms: commonplace

3. improbable or incredible:

   the marvelous events of Greek myth.

   Synonyms: unbelievable

Other Words From

• marvel·ous·ly adverb
• marvel·lous·ness noun
• super·marvel·ous adjective
• super·marvel·ous·ly adverb
• super·marvel·ous·ness noun
• un·marvel·lous adjective
• un·marvel·lous·ly adverb
• un·marvel·lous·ness noun
• un·marvel·ous adjective
• un·marvel·ous·ly adverb
• un·marvel·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of marvelous¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English merve(il)lous, from Middle French merveilleus; equivalent to marvel + -ous

Example Sentences

The marvelous Utopia Orchestra in the pit was composed of leading players from top European ensembles.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Hacks” — both of which use Rivers’ life, to varying degrees, as a model for their protagonists — have taken us inside the personal and professional hurdles of being a trailblazing female stand-up comic in the Rivers mode.

From Los Angeles Times

It isn’t why I got interested in restorations, but as a bonus, they provide a marvelous distraction in this season of uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times

And with that, we wish you and yours a marvelous season!

From Los Angeles Times

Likewise, there is a marvelous sequence where you talk about shooting in real time, for “The Birds” and “Rope” or the killings in “Blackmail” and “Torn Curtain.”

From Salon

Related Words

• astonishing
• astounding
• awe-inspiring
• awesome
• breathtaking
• extraordinary
• fabulous
• fantastic
• implausible
• improbable
• incredible
• miraculous
• phenomenal
• remarkable
• singular
• spectacular
• strange
• stunning
• unbelievable
• unusual