marvel

[ˈmɑːvəl]

marvel Definition

  • 1be filled with wonder or astonishment
  • 2a wonderful or astonishing person or thing

Using marvel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marvel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I marveled at the beauty of the sunset.

  • Example

    The Great Wall of China is a marvel of engineering.

  • Example

    She is a marvel at playing the piano.

  • Example

    The new technology is a marvel of modern science.

marvel Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for marvel

Idioms Using marvel

  • to always be amazed or surprised by something

    Example

    I never cease to marvel at the beauty of nature.

  • something that is extremely efficient

    Example

    The new machine is a marvel of efficiency.

  • something that is very clever and inventive

    Example

    The new invention is a marvel of ingenuity.

Phrases with marvel

  • an architectural structure that is considered to be an outstanding example of its kind

    Example

    The Taj Mahal is a marvel of architecture.

  • a natural phenomenon or feature that is considered to be an outstanding example of its kind

    Example

    The Grand Canyon is a marvel of nature.

  • a scientific discovery or invention that is considered to be an outstanding example of its kind

    Example

    The internet is a marvel of modern science.

Origins of marvel

from Old French 'merveille', meaning 'a wonder'

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Summary: marvel in Brief

The term 'marvel' [ˈmɑːvəl] can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to be filled with wonder or astonishment, while as a noun, it refers to a wonderful or astonishing person or thing. Examples of usage include 'I marveled at the beauty of the sunset' and 'The Great Wall of China is a marvel of engineering.' Phrases like 'marvel of architecture' and idioms like 'never cease to marvel at something' further illustrate the concept of being amazed or surprised.

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