MARVELLOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
being or having the character of a miracle
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
extraordinarily good or great
Example: used especially as intensifiers; a fantastic trip to the Orient; the film was fantastic!; a howling success; a marvelous collection of rare books; had a rattling conversation about politics; a tremendous achievement
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
too improbable to admit of belief
Example: a tall story
Synonyms
Wonderful, Howling, Wondrous, Rattling, Tremendous
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "marvellous" comes from Old French merveillus, which comes from Middle English merveilous.
🔗 Related Words
marvel – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.