marvelous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful.

   We had a marvelous time at the party.

2. 2
   adj

   Causing wonder or surprise; amazing.

   The view from the mountain top was truly marvelous.

First attested from 1300 as Middle English merveilous, from Old French merveillus, from merveille (“a wonder”), equivalent to marvel + -ous.

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