marvellous

British

/ ˈmɑːvələs /

adjective

causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary
improbable or incredible
excellent; splendid

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Other Word Forms

marvellously adverb
marvellousness noun

Example Sentences

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Following the centre's opening, Burrow said the centre was "not just for MND sufferers and their families, but for all the staff. The staff are marvellous, they're angels".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Pamela said she has felt "marvellous" since getting engaged.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 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

"We're happy to celebrate his rather weird, to some degree not happy, but to some degree rather extraordinary and marvellous life."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

‘Whatever it may be,’ said Pippin, ‘they will be marvellous trees indeed if they can offer any rest at night, except to birds. I cannot sleep on a perch!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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