Marvel definition
The definition of a marvel is something unusual, wonderful or astounding.
An example of a marvel is a really cool new phone or computer, which is a marvel of technology.
noun
(archaic) Strong surprise; astonishment.
noun
To become filled with wonder or astonishment.
verb
To feel amazement or bewilderment at or about.
We marveled that they walked away unhurt from the car accident.
verb
A wonderful or astonishing thing; prodigy or miracle.
noun
(archaic) Astonishment.
noun
To be filled with admiring surprise; be amazed; wonder.
verb
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One that evokes surprise, admiration, or wonder.
noun
The original code name for Microsoft Network.
To marvel is defined as to express or feel wonder, astonishment or surprise.
When a person is shocked and surprised at a gift, this is an example of a person who marvels at a gift.
verb
To wonder at or about.
verb
Origin of marvel
- Middle English marvail from Old French merveille from Vulgar Latin miribilia alteration of Latin mīrābilia wonderful things from neuter pl. of mīrābilis wonderful from mīrārī to wonder from mīrus wonderful smei- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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