marvel — a wonderful or astonishing person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wonderful or astonishing person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrvəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 90 and still does yoga - she's a marvel!
- Students marvel at how their teacher can eat spicy food without crying.
- The Great Wall of China is considered one of the marvels of the world.
marvel
NOUN[/ˈmɑːrvəl/]
a wonderful or astonishing person or thing
A breathtaking wonder to behold
Everyone marveled when the rocket touched the moon. (MARVEL = WOW MOMENT)
Travel the world, marvel at wonders, and unravel new mysteries.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Marvel derives from Latin mirabilis (wonderful, amazing), which passed through Old French merveille before entering Middle English. The word evolved to express wonder and astonishment akin to magical or miraculous phenomena.
Breakdown
mir- (Latin: wonder, amazement) + -abilis (Latin: capable of being), forming mirabilis (wonderful); later contracted through Old French merveille to English marvel.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is 90 and still does yoga - she's a marvel!”
“Students marvel at how their teacher can eat spicy food without crying.”
“The Great Wall of China is considered one of the marvels of the world.”
“I marvel at my cat's ability to sleep 16 hours a day and still look tired.”
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