noun / verb
marvel
MAR-vul/mˈɑrvʌl/
Something extraordinary that inspires wonder, or admiration felt for it.
She marvels at the enormous dinosaur skeleton.
Etymology
Old French merveillier meant to be filled with wonder and came from a noun meaning a wonder or miracle. The English verb names the astonished response rather than the thing provoking it.
In context
nature itself is enough to Marvel at and to capture that
More examples
- The machine was a marvel.
- They marveled at the view.
- Visitors are marveling at the display.
Forms
marvel · marvels · marveled · marveling
marvelous adjective — causing great admiration