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Definitions

marvelous

[mahr-vuh-luhs] / ˈmɑr və ləs /
ADJECTIVE
hard to believe; amazing
Synonyms
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astonishing astounding awe-inspiring awesome breathtaking extraordinary fabulous fantastic implausible improbable incredible miraculous phenomenal remarkable singular spectacular strange stunning unbelievable unusual wonderful wondrous
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bewildering confounding difficult to believe incomprehensible inconceivable prodigious staggering striking stupendous supernatural surprising unimaginable unlikely
Antonyms
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believable boring common commonplace credible customary familiar likely normal ordinary plausible possible regular run-of-the-mill standard tenable usual
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expected inconsiderable insignificant paltry plain unamazing
ADJECTIVE
superb, great
Synonyms
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astonishing enjoyable excellent fabulous fantastic glorious magnificent neat pleasant satisfying sensational solid spectacular splendid terrific wonderful
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agreeable boss colossal cool divine dreamy fab greatest groovy hot keen out of this world outrageous peachy pleasurable prime rewarding smashing solid-gold stupendous super supreme swell wicked
Antonyms
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common disagreeable inferior nasty normal ordinary poor regular usual
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inconsiderable insignificant worthless

Example Sentences

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That “Project Hail Mary” venerates the art of filmmaking is just one of its many marvelous aspects, but one that should not be overlooked.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“I just think he’s a marvelous teacher,” Gayner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The footage, which appears in Laura Poitras’ marvelous 2022 documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” is a haunting vision of lethal corporate greed.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

I am not someone who ordinarily cares anything about Carey, but she was marvelous in this context.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

“Well, James, have you ever in your life seen such a marvelous colossal Centipede as me?”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.