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marvel

/ˈmɑɹvəl/noun, verb2 syllables

Marvel means: something that causes feelings of wonder.

Synonyms for marvel2

noun, as in something that causes feelings of wonder

verb, as in be amazed at

also used for marvel

lollapalooza

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What does marvel mean?3

noun

1

something that causes feelings of wonder“the wonders of modern science”

verb

1

be amazed at“We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities”

2

express astonishment or surprise about something

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Marvel in a sentence

  • I marvel how you could agree to the proposal.BraveSentry
  • It is a marvel that he should say so.unknown
  • The marvel is that he succeeded in the adventure.unknown
  • Extracts from the sample we took earlier have revealed a great marvel.jamessilver
  • I can't help but marvel at the extent of human stupidity.Lepotdeterre
  • The bat's wingspan is a marvel of nature.Amastan
  • The marvel is that he knew it.unknown
  • The Pantheon is a marvel of Roman engineering.Hybrid

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of marvel

as a noun

plural
marvels

as a verb

past tense
marveled
present participle
marveling
third-person singular
marvels
past participle
marveled