marvellous

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[edit] Etymology

First attested from 1300, from Old French, from merveillos, from merveille a wonder. See also: marvel.

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  • (GB) IPA: /ˈmɑːvələs/
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[edit] Adjective

marvellous (comparative more marvellous, superlative most marvellous)

  1. Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
    I went to a marvellous party last week.

[edit] Translations

exciting wonder — see marvelous
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