- 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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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
Over the decades, the King continued, Sir David had "revealed the beauty and wonders of nature to audiences around the world in new and marvellous ways".
From BBC ● May 8, 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
"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
‘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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