marvellous

UK
/ˈmɑːvələs/
US
/ˈmɑrvələs/

Translations

marvellousadjective
more marvellous
Comp.
most marvellous
Super.
UK
/ˈmɑːvələs/
US
/ˈmɑrvələs/
The marvellous display of fireworks left the audience in awe.
Le spectacle merveilleux des feux d’artifice a laissé le public en admiration.
Additional translations
extraordinaireSoutenu; met l’accent sur le caractère exceptionnel.
marvellousnoun
UK
/ˈmɑːvələs/
US
/ˈmɑrvələs/
Used chiefly with the definite article ('the marvellous') to denote the miraculous or wondrous element.
le merveilleuxNom substantivé; souvent employé avec l’article défini.
Folktales often blend the ordinary with the marvellous.
Les contes populaires mêlent souvent l’ordinaire au merveilleux.

Definitions

marvellousadjective
Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
The marvellous display of fireworks left the audience in awe.
Extremely good or pleasing; splendid.
She had a marvellous time at the party, enjoying every moment.
marvellousnoun
That which causes wonder; the supernatural or wondrous element, usually referred to with the definite article.
Folktales often blend the ordinary with the marvellous.