noun
marvel
MAH-vuhl
noun
1
Something that causes wonder or amazement.
"The cathedral is a marvel of medieval engineering."
"Modern smartphones are a marvel compared to the computers of decades past."
verb
1
To feel or express great wonder or surprise at something.
"Visitors marvel at the size of the ancient redwoods."
"She marveled at how quickly the children had grown."
How to Use Marvel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, an amazing thing; as a verb, to be amazed by something.
Common pairings
marvel at
a marvel of engineering
modern marvel
Word Forms
marveled past tense, marvelled past tense, marvels plural, Marvels plural, marvels singular
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Etymology
From Old French merveille ("a wonder"), from Latin mirabilia, "wonderful things" — the same root as "miracle" and "admire."