Meaning & use
marvel
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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