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- [mahr-vuh l]
- /ˈmɑr vəl/
- /ˈmɑː.vəl/
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- [mahr-vuh l]
- /ˈmɑr vəl/
Definitions of marvelled word
- noun marvelled something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy: The new bridge is an engineering marvel. 1
- noun marvelled Archaic. the feeling of wonder; astonishment. 1
- verb with object marvelled to wonder at (usually followed by a clause as object): I marvel that you were able to succeed against such odds. 1
- verb with object marvelled to wonder or be curious about (usually followed by a clause as object): A child marvels that the stars can be. 1
- verb without object marvelled to be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment, as at something surprising or extraordinary: I marvel at your courage. 1
- noun marvelled Simple past tense and past participle of marvel. 1
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Origin of marvelled
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English mervel < Old French merveil(l)e < Late Latin mīrābilia marvels, noun use of neuter plural of Latin mīrābilis marvelous. See admirable
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Parts of speech for Marvelled
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marvelled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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