marvellous
word
/ˈmɑɹvəɫəs/
MAR-vuh-luhs
/mˈɑːvələs/
MAR-vuh-luhs
Definition
Extremely good, impressive, or causing great wonder; used to describe something or someone that is excellent or amazing.
Usage & Nuances
'Marvellous' is more common in British English; in American English, 'marvelous' (with one 'l') is used. It's formal or expressive, often to show delight. Common collocations: 'marvellous idea', 'marvellous time'. Can describe people, objects, or experiences.
Spanish: maravilloso - asombrosoPortuguese (BR): maravilhoso - incrívelPortuguese (PT): maravilhoso - incrívelChinese (Simplified): 奇妙的 - 极好的Chinese (Traditional): 奇妙的 - 極好的Hindi: शानदार - अद्भुतArabic: رائع - مدهشBengali: অদ্ভুত - অসাধারণ - চমৎকারRussian: восхитительный - удивительный - замечательныйJapanese: 素晴らしい - 驚くべきVietnamese: tuyệt vời - kỳ diệuKorean: 놀라운 - 멋진 - 굉장한Turkish: harika - muhteşemUrdu: حیرت انگیز - شاندار - لاجوابIndonesian: luar biasa - menakjubkan - hebat
Example Sentences
What a marvellous view from the mountain!
basic
She did a marvellous job on the project.
basic
The food at the restaurant was marvellous.
basic
I had a marvellous time at your party last night.
natural
Isn’t it marvellous how fast children learn new things?
natural
That’s a marvellous idea—let’s try it!
natural