marvelous
UK: ˈmɑːvələs | US: ˈmɑːrvələs
adj. causing great wonder or astonishment; extraordinary
adj. extremely good or pleasing; splendid
marvel<wonder> + ous<adjective suffix>
- marvel: From Old French merveille (wonder, miracle), derived from Latin mirabilia (wonderful things), from mirabilis (wonderful), rooted in mirari (to wonder at).
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -osus (full of, prone to).
Etymology Origin:
The word marvelous traces back to the Latin mirabilis, capturing the essence of awe and wonder. The suffix -ous transforms the noun marvel into an adjective, emphasizing a quality "full of wonder." Over time, its meaning expanded from literal astonishment to praise for excellence, reflecting admiration in both extraordinary and delightful contexts.
The fireworks display was truly marvelous.
She has a marvelous talent for storytelling.
The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.
He did a marvelous job repairing the antique clock.
The chef prepared a marvelous feast for the guests.