marvellous
Britishadjective
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causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary
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improbable or incredible
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excellent; splendid
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"I go from being very introverted and not really wanting to engage to how I am now where I can actually talk to you and to the people at large. It's a marvellous thing."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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
The former Monty Python star described Crook as a "marvellous writer, one of the most original".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
"Terry - what a marvellous career. He did everything and he suffered as well - the Bradford fire and his son Daniel. What a man," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
There were, as I recall, many misspelt, ill- formed sentences about how much in love the couple were, how wonderful the second footman was, and how marvellous the future was that awaited them both.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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