Meaning & use

marvel

verb·Academic

To feel great wonder or surprised admiration at something impressive or unexpected.

See it in a sentence

Visitors marveled at the intricate stonework of the centuries-old cathedral.

We marveled at how quickly the toddler learned to solve the puzzle.

A note on using this word

Marvel is typically followed by 'at' when naming what causes the wonder, as in 'marvel at the view.'

Words with a similar meaning

wonderbe amazed

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A wonderful or astonishing thing, person, or achievement.

The new bridge is considered a marvel of modern engineering.

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