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Definition of Marvellous
1. Adjective. Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. "A tremendous achievement"
Exact synonyms: Fantastic, Grand, Howling, Marvelous, Rattling, Terrific, Tremendous, Wonderful, Wondrous
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
2. Adjective. Being or having the character of a miracle.
Exact synonyms: Marvelous, Miraculous
Similar to: Supernatural
Derivative terms: Marvel, Marvel, Miracle
Similar to: Supernatural
Derivative terms: Marvel, Marvel, Miracle
3. Adjective. Too improbable to admit of belief. "A tall story"
Exact synonyms: Improbable, Marvelous, Tall
Similar to: Incredible, Unbelievable
Derivative terms: Improbableness
Similar to: Incredible, Unbelievable
Derivative terms: Improbableness
Definition of Marvellous
1. Adjective. Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Marvellous
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Marvellous
Literary usage of Marvellous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and of His Noble by Thomas Malory, William Caxton (1903)
"CHAPTER III How Sir Galahad entered into the ship, and of a fair led therein,
with other marvellous things, and of a sword. IN the meanwhile Galahad blessed ..."
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