marvel

noun

1. 1

   That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.

   The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.

   He found ways to film fiery, elaborate car-wrecks, keeping everything visually clear and beautiful without killing or even seriously injuring anyone. On a sheer technical level, the movie is a marvel.

2. 2

   archaicWonder, astonishment.

   No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,

   You read not any where that Eſau had faith, no not ſo much as a little: Therefore no marvel, if where, the fleſh only bears ſway […]

   Use lessens marvel.

verb

1. 1

   To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

   Marueile not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

   Men marvel at the works of man / And with unstinted praises sing / The greatness of some worldly thing / Encompassed during one life's span;

   The ads show tourists hiking with a selfie stick, (“Very nice!”), drinking fermented horse milk (“Mm, that’s actually very nice!”), marvelling at the architecture (“Wow, very nice!”) and posing for a photograph with Kazakhs in traditional dress (“That’s very nice!”).

   If Cleopatra or Elizabeth I were to time-travel to the present day, they would marvel at a world we take for granted, with its vaccines and antibiotics, and a flushing toilet and fridge in every home.

2. 2

   obsoleteTo wonder at.

   I maruell that her Grace did leaue it out.

   I maruell why I answer'd not againe,

3. 3

   obsoleteTo cause to wonder or be surprised.

   15th century, Anonymous, Richard the Redeless But much now me marvelleth.

Forms

plural

marvels

past tense

marveled, marvelled

past participle

marveled, marvelled

present participle

marveling, marvelling

third person singular

marvels