Definitions

marvel

[mahr-vuhl] / ˈmɑr vəl /

NOUN

wonder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

genius miracle

STRONG

curiosity phenomenon portent prodigy sensation stunner whiz

WEAK

one for the books something else

Antonyms

STRONG

normality

WEAK

expectation

VERB

be amazed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gape stare

STRONG

gaze goggle wonder

WEAK

be awed be surprised feel surprise stand in awe

Antonyms

WEAK

expect

Example Sentences

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The coach of that team, Erik Spoelstra, can only marvel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

This was an old style innings, not a muscular modern marvel.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

This reality alone makes the existence of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s sophomore feature “The Bride!” something of a marvel.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

That Mr. James does it publicly is a kind of marvel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

We would marvel at how beautifully we were made.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri