marvel

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   be amazed at

   We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

2. 2
   noun

   That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.

   The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.

3. 3
   noun

   Wonder, astonishment.

   No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,

4. 4
   verb

   To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

   Marueile not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

5. 5
   verb

   To wonder at.

   I maruell that her Grace did leaue it out.

6. 6
   verb

   To cause to wonder or be surprised.

   15th century, Anonymous, Richard the Redeless But much now me marvelleth.

7. 7
   name

   Ellipsis of Marvel Studios.

   There’s the Thor fly in tribute of the God of Thunder, played in Marvel by Chris Hemsworth. Its scientific name is “Daptolestes bronteflavus,” which is derived from Latin like most scientific names – and translates to “blond thunder.”

8. 8
   noun

   something that causes feelings of wonder

Etymology

First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille (“a wonder”), from Vulgar Latin *miribilia, from Latin mīrābilia (“wonderful things”), from neuter plural of mīrābilis (“strange, wonderful”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”). Doublet of mirabilia.