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marvel
[ mahr-vuhl ]
noun
- something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy:
The new bridge is an engineering marvel.
- Archaic. the feeling of wonder; astonishment.
verb (used with object)
- to wonder at (usually followed by a clause as object):
I marvel that you were able to succeed against such odds.
- 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)
- to be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment, as at something surprising or extraordinary:
I marvel at your courage.
marvel
/ ˈɑːə /
verb
- whenintr, often foll by at or about; when tr, takes a clause as object to be filled with surprise or wonder
noun
- something that causes wonder
- archaic.astonishment
Other Word Forms
- v·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of marvel1
Example Sentences
I regularly overhear other birders marveling over the flashy warblers in breeding plumage, while overlooking other comparatively less-flashy birds like vireos and sparrows.
Kawhi Leonard’s teammates marvel at how much the Clippers’ star forward has dedicated himself to get his body back to peak level.
But I was also too busy marveling at the environmental design.
Kinmont marveled at how Jones’ cookbook included not only recipes collected from men on death row, but also directions for how to enjoy meals “together.”
If nothing else, they’re a fun way to shake our winter doldrums and marvel at how inventive people can be with flowers, shrubs, grasses and trees.
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