- a variation of marvelous.
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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Example Sentences
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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
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
The former Monty Python star described Crook as a "marvellous writer, one of the most original".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 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
It swam to the side, and then with marvellous agility a froglike figure climbed out of the water and up the bank.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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