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marvellous

(mɑːʳvələs)
regional note: in AM, use marvelous
adjective
If you describe someone or something as marvellous, you are emphasizing that they are very good.
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
She made marvellous fish pie.
He looked marvellous.
Synonyms: excellent, great, mean [slang], topping [British, slang, old-fashioned] More Synonyms of marvellous
marvellously adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb]
He always painted marvellously.
Isabel gave me a marvellously funny birthday card.

marvellous in British English

or US marvelous (ˈmɑːvələs)
adjective
1. 
causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary
2. 
improbable or incredible
3. 
excellent; splendid
Derived forms
marvellously (ˈmarvellously) or US marvelously (ˈmarvelously)
adverb
marvellousness (ˈmarvellousness) or US marvelousness (ˈmarvelousness)
noun

Examples of 'marvellous' in a sentence
marvellous

He has done a marvellous job.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It looked marvellous, but did it work?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's a marvellous thing as a backing to other shrubs, in flower and autumn colour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is why they look marvellous in highlights reels.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
So to have an effective drug is absolutely marvellous.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The finish always looked marvellous with very little effort.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The wedding was a marvellous thing to see and very welcome at that time.
Chris Gidney CELEBRATING SECOMBE: A Tribute to Sir Harry Secombe (2002)
He is marvellous at his job and really happy.
The Sun (2009)
We take it on trust that there is something marvellous happening.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is a marvellous opportunity for me.
The Sun (2006)
They say he looked marvellous in the nets.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The coolness of her hand against his temple was a marvellous thing.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
It struck me as a marvellous opportunity.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These heading tapes look marvellous combined with sheer and plain fabrics.
Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993)
It is not always so marvellous for anyone who prefers to speak to humans.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The whole thing sounds absolutely marvellous.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The wonder of this series is that it is all great stories about marvellous, crazy people.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Father was a great fellow -- marvellous.
Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006)
But he's done a marvellous job this season.
The Sun (2014)
He's a very witty man and something marvellous has happened.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
According to me, it is absolutely marvellous.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In other languages
marvellous

British English: marvellous /ˈmɑːvləs/ ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone or something as marvellous, you are emphasizing that they are very good.
...a marvellous actor.
  • American English: marvelous
  • Arabic: مُدْهِشٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: maravilhoso
  • Chinese: 绝妙的
  • Croatian: čudesan
  • Czech: úžasný
  • Danish: fantastisk
  • Dutch: geweldig
  • European Spanish: maravilloso
  • Finnish: ihmeellinen
  • French: merveilleux
  • German: wunderbar
  • Greek: θαυμάσιος
  • Italian: meraviglioso
  • Japanese: すばらしい
  • Korean: 놀라운
  • Norwegian: vidunderlig
  • Polish: cudowny
  • European Portuguese: maravilhoso
  • Romanian: minunat
  • Russian: изумительный
  • Latin American Spanish: maravilloso
  • Swedish: fantastisk
  • Thai: ดีเยี่ยม
  • Turkish: harika
  • Ukrainian: дивовижний
  • Vietnamese: kỳ diệu

Chinese translation of 'marvellous'

marvellous

or (US) marvelous
(ˈmɑːvləs)

adj

  1. 极好的 (jí hǎo de)
(adjective) 
Definition
excellent or splendid
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
Synonyms
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
great
It's a great film; you must see it.
mean (slang)
She plays a mean game of tennis.
topping (British, slang, old-fashioned)
wonderful
I've always thought he was a wonderful actor.
brilliant
My sister's given me a brilliant book.
bad (slang)
cracking (British, informal)
amazing
It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting.
crucial (slang)
extraordinary
He is an extraordinary musician.
remarkable
He was a remarkable man.
smashing (informal, old-fashioned)
It was a smashing success.
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
spectacular
The results have been spectacular.
fantastic (informal)
I have a fantastic social life.
magnificent
astonishing
an astonishing display of physical strength
fabulous (informal)
The scenery and weather were fabulous.
divine (informal)
glorious
terrific (informal)
What a terrific idea!
splendid
The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.
sensational (informal)
Her voice is sensational.
mega (slang)
sovereign (old-fashioned)
awesome (slang)
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
breathtaking
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
phenomenal
a phenomenal performance
astounding
The results are quite astounding.
singular
miraculous
The horse made a miraculous recovery.
colossal
super (informal)
We had a super time.
wicked (informal)
def (slang)
sick (slang)
prodigious
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
wondrous (archaic, literary)
a wondrous vast land of lakes and forests
brill (informal)
stupendous
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
jaw-dropping
eye-popping
bodacious (slang, mainly US)
boffo (slang)
jim-dandy (slang)
chillin' (US, slang)
booshit (Australian, slang)
exo (Australian, slang)
sik (Australian, slang)
mRvLS (textmessaging)
rad (informal)
phat (slang)
schmick (Australian, informal)
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
beaut (informal)
barrie (Scottish, slang)
belting (British, slang)
pearler (Australian, slang)
Opposites
bad
,
ordinary
,
terrible
,
awful
,
everyday
,
commonplace

Additional synonyms

in the sense of amazing
It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting.
Synonyms
astonishing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
stunning,
impressive,
overwhelming,
staggering,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
eye-popping (informal),
breathtaking,
astounding,
eye-opening,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
mind-boggling,
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang),
startling
in the sense of astonishing
an astonishing display of physical strength
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
stunning,
impressive,
overwhelming,
staggering,
startling,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
breathtaking,
astounding,
eye-opening,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of astounding
The results are quite astounding.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
impressive,
astonishing,
staggering,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
stunning,
breathtaking,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)

Synonyms of 'marvellous'

marvellous

Explore 'marvellous' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of awesome
Definition
inspiring or displaying awe
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
Synonyms
awe-inspiring,
striking,
shocking,
imposing,
terrible,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
wonderful,
alarming,
impressive,
frightening,
awful (obsolete),
overwhelming,
terrifying,
magnificent,
astonishing,
horrible,
dreadful,
formidable,
horrifying,
intimidating,
fearful (informal),
daunting,
breathtaking,
majestic,
solemn,
fearsome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
redoubtable,
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of breathtaking
Definition
causing awe or excitement
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
exciting,
brilliant,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
thrilling,
overwhelming,
magnificent,
astonishing,
sensational,
eye-popping (informal),
awesome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
awe-inspiring,
jaw-dropping,
heart-stirring
in the sense of brilliant
Definition
splendid
My sister's given me a brilliant book.
Synonyms
excellent,
great (informal),
good,
fine,
wonderful,
cracking (British, informal),
superb,
fantastic (informal),
tremendous (informal),
marvellous (informal),
terrific (informal),
mean (slang),
mega (slang),
awesome (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
first-rate,
brill (informal),
topping (British, slang),
hunky-dory (informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of extraordinary
Definition
having some special or extreme quality
He is an extraordinary musician.
Synonyms
remarkable,
special,
wonderful,
outstanding,
rare,
amazing,
fantastic (informal),
astonishing,
marvellous,
eye-popping (informal),
exceptional,
notable,
serious (informal),
phenomenal,
singular,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
out of this world (informal),
extremely good
in the sense of fabulous
Definition
extremely good
The scenery and weather were fabulous.
Synonyms
wonderful,
excellent,
brilliant,
superb,
spectacular,
fantastic (informal),
marvellous,
sensational (informal),
first-rate,
brill (informal),
magic (informal),
out-of-this-world (informal)
in the sense of fantastic
Definition
excellent
I have a fantastic social life.
Synonyms
wonderful,
great (informal),
excellent,
very good,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
smashing (informal),
superb,
tremendous (informal),
magnificent,
marvellous,
terrific (informal),
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
awesome (slang),
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
first-rate,
def (slang),
brill (informal),
out of this world (informal),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of great
Definition
excellent
It's a great film; you must see it.
Synonyms
excellent,
good,
fine,
wonderful,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
cracking (British, informal),
superb,
fantastic (informal),
tremendous (informal),
marvellous (informal),
terrific (informal),
mega (slang),
sovereign,
awesome (slang),
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
admirable,
first-rate,
def (informal),
brill (informal),
boffo (slang),
bitchin',
chillin' (US, slang),
GR8,
jim-dandy (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of mean
Definition
excellent or skilful
She plays a mean game of tennis.
Synonyms
excellent,
great (informal),
outstanding,
superb,
bad (informal),
fine,
masterly,
wonderful,
brilliant (British, informal),
smashing (informal),
tremendous (informal),
ace (informal),
magnificent,
neat (US, informal),
fabulous (informal),
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
formidable,
sensational (informal),
awesome (informal),
sick (slang),
skilful,
A1 (informal),
virtuoso,
super (informal),
wicked (informal),
first-rate,
bonzer (Australian, informal),
badass (US, informal),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of miraculous
Definition
surprising or remarkable
The horse made a miraculous recovery.
Synonyms
wonderful,
amazing,
extraordinary,
incredible (informal),
astonishing,
marvellous,
magical,
unbelievable,
phenomenal,
astounding,
eye-popping (informal),
inexplicable,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
unaccountable,
superhuman
in the sense of phenomenal
Definition
extraordinary or outstanding
a phenomenal performance
Synonyms
extraordinary,
outstanding,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
unique,
unusual,
marvellous,
exceptional,
notable,
sensational (informal),
uncommon,
singular,
miraculous,
stellar (informal),
prodigious,
unparalleled,
wondrous (archaic, literary)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of prodigious
Definition
wonderful or amazing
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
Synonyms
wonderful,
striking,
amazing,
unusual,
dramatic,
impressive,
extraordinary,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
fabulous,
staggering,
marvellous,
startling,
exceptional,
abnormal,
phenomenal,
astounding,
miraculous,
stupendous,
flabbergasting (informal)
in the sense of remarkable
Definition
striking or extraordinary
He was a remarkable man.
Synonyms
extraordinary,
striking,
outstanding,
famous,
odd,
strange,
wonderful,
signal,
rare,
unusual,
impressive,
surprising,
distinguished,
prominent,
notable,
phenomenal,
uncommon,
conspicuous,
singular,
miraculous,
noteworthy,
pre-eminent
in the sense of schmick
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
Synonyms
excellent,
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of sensational
Definition
extremely good
Her voice is sensational.
Synonyms
excellent,
brilliant,
superb (old-fashioned),
mean (slang),
topping (British, old-fashioned),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (old-fashioned),
impressive,
smashing (old-fashioned),
fabulous (informal),
first class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
sovereign,
awesome (slang),
def (slang),
brill (informal),
out of this world (informal),
mind-blowing (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
gee-whizz (old-fashioned),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (old-fashioned),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang),
funky
in the sense of smashing
Definition
excellent or first-rate
It was a smashing success.
Synonyms
excellent,
mean (slang),
great (informal),
wonderful,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
brilliant (informal),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (old-fashioned),
superb (old-fashioned),
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
fabulous (informal),
first-class,
marvellous,
terrific (informal),
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exhilarating,
fab (informal, British),
super (informal),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative (formal),
brill (informal),
stupendous,
out of this world (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of spectacular
Definition
impressive, grand, or dramatic
The results have been spectacular.
Synonyms
impressive,
striking,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
marked,
grand,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
staggering,
splendid,
dazzling,
sensational,
breathtaking,
eye-catching,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of splendid
Definition
very good
The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.
Synonyms
excellent,
wonderful,
marvellous,
mean (slang),
great,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (old-fashioned),
fantastic,
first-class,
glorious,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
def (slang),
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of stupendous
Definition
very large or impressive
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
Synonyms
wonderful,
brilliant,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
superb,
overwhelming,
fantastic (informal),
tremendous (informal),
fabulous (informal),
surprising,
staggering,
marvellous,
sensational (informal),
breathtaking,
phenomenal,
astounding,
prodigious,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
mind-boggling (informal),
out of this world (informal),
mind-blowing (informal),
jaw-dropping,
surpassing belief
in the sense of super
Definition
very good or very nice
We had a super time.
Synonyms
excellent,
wonderful,
marvellous,
mean (slang),
topping (British, old-fashioned),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (old-fashioned),
outstanding,
smashing (old-fashioned),
superb (old-fashioned),
magnificent,
glorious,
terrific,
sensational,
mega (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
sick (slang),
def (slang),
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
incomparable,
out of this world (informal),
peerless (old-fashioned),
matchless,
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of superb
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned),
excellent,
magnificent,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
choice,
grand,
superior,
divine (informal),
marvellous,
gorgeous,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
breathtaking,
first-rate,
superlative (formal),
unrivalled,
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
splendiferous (facetious),
of the first water (rare),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of terrific
Definition
very good
What a terrific idea!
Synonyms
excellent,
great,
wonderful,
mean (slang),
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
amazing,
outstanding,
smashing (old-fashioned),
superb (old-fashioned),
fantastic,
ace (informal),
magnificent,
fabulous,
marvellous,
sensational,
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
breathtaking,
super (old-fashioned),
brill (informal),
sick (slang),
stupendous,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (old-fashioned),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
ka pai (New Zealand),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of wonderful
Definition
extremely fine
I've always thought he was a wonderful actor.
Synonyms
excellent,
mean (slang),
great (informal),
topping (British, slang),
brilliant,
cracking (British, informal),
outstanding,
smashing (informal),
superb,
fantastic (informal),
tremendous,
ace (informal),
magnificent,
fabulous (informal),
marvellous,
terrific (informal),
sensational (informal),
sovereign,
awesome (slang),
sick (slang),
admirable,
super (informal),
brill (informal),
stupendous,
out of this world (informal),
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of wondrous
Definition
causing surprise or awe
a wondrous vast land of lakes and forests
Synonyms
wonderful,
strange,
amazing,
extraordinary,
fantastic (informal),
incredible (informal),
marvellous,
awesome,
miraculous,
awe-inspiring,
jaw-dropping
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