Meaning & use
Marvelled
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Felt wonder or astonishment at something (past tense of marvel; British spelling of 'marveled').
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Tourists marvelled at the towering cathedral's intricate stonework.
She marvelled at how quickly the children had grown.
A note on using this word
The double-'l' spelling 'marvelled' is standard in British English, while American English typically uses 'marveled' with a single 'l.'
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