Marvelous
/ˈmɑːr.və.ləs/noun
Extraordinarily good or impressive; causing wonder.
Did you know?The word 'marvelous' has ties to the Latin 'mirari', meaning to wonder, and was originally linked to the act of creating awe and enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mei-
“To change, to be amazed”
Latin
Latin
mirabilis
“Wondrous, astonishing, worthy of admiration”
Old French
Old French
merveilleux
“Marvelous, astonishing, causing wonder”
Middle English
Middle English
marvelous
“Worthy of wonder, miraculous, extraordinary”
Modern English
English
marvelous
“Extraordinarily good or impressive, evoking wonder or admiration.”