marvel
word
/ˈmɑɹvəɫ/
/mˈɑːvəl/
Definition
A marvel is something that causes wonder or amazement. As a verb, it means to feel great surprise or admiration about something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, often used for impressive things or achievements ('a marvel of engineering'). As a verb, usually followed by 'at' ('marvel at'). More formal or literary than 'amazing' or 'wonder'.
Spanish: maravilla - asombrarsePortuguese (BR): maravilha - maravilhar-sePortuguese (PT): maravilha - maravilhar-seChinese (Simplified): 奇迹 - 惊叹Chinese (Traditional): 奇蹟 - 驚歎Hindi: चमत्कार - आश्चर्य करनाArabic: أعجوبة - يندهشBengali: অদ্ভুত - বিস্ময়কর ঘটনা - বিস্ময় (verb: বিস্মিত হওয়া)Russian: чудо - диво - изумлятьсяJapanese: 驚異 - 驚くVietnamese: kỳ quan - ngạc nhiênKorean: 경이로움 - 감탄하다Turkish: harika - hayret etmekUrdu: عجوبت - حیران ہوناIndonesian: keajaiban - terkagum
Example Sentences
The new bridge is a real marvel.
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I could only marvel at how quickly he solved the problem.
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Tourists from around the world come to marvel at the Grand Canyon.
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Many people marvel at the beauty of the sunset.
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The pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of ancient engineering.
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It's hard not to marvel at the advances in modern medicine.
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