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marvellous

British  
/ ˈmɑːvələs /

adjective

  1. causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary

  2. improbable or incredible

  3. excellent; splendid

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Speaking afterwards, the cricketer said she was learning English and wanted to find out some posh words to use, suggesting "marvellous" as another example.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

And he has said he has been able "to gaze on some of the most marvellous spectacles that the wild places of the world have to offer".

From Barron's May 6, 2026

At Huembo Lodge in Peru, a male marvellous spatuletail hummingbird fans its extraordinary tail as it feeds on flowers.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2026

“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

Of chitterlings of pigs were made Its beautiful rafters, Splendid the beams and the pillars Of marvellous pork.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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