marveling US
ˈmɑrvəlɪŋ
See also: marvelling (UK)
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Definition of marveling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

emotionUSthe act of feeling great surprise or admirationUS
  • Her marveling at the painting was obvious to everyone.
antagonist bad guy

Adjective

emotionUSfilled with wonder or admirationUS
  • She had a marveling expression on her face.
amazed astonished awed
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Origin of marveling

Latin, mirari (to wonder) + -ing (present participle)

Examples of marveling in a sentence

  • There was genuine marveling at how fast the new processor ran.
  • His marveling eyes took in the breathtaking view.
  • They stood there, marveling at the ancient architecture.

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  1. French:émerveillement, émerveillé, ...
  2. German:Staunen, staunend, ...
  3. Italian:stupore, meravigliato, ...
  4. Spanish:maravilla, maravillado, ...
  5. Portuguese:encantamento, maravilhado, ...
  6. Chinese:惊叹, 惊叹的, ...
  7. Japanese:驚嘆, 驚嘆の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْدِهَاش, مُنْدَهِش, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּעֲלוּת, מִתְפַּעֵל, ...
  10. Russian:изумление, восхищённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подив, вражений, ...
  12. Hindi:आश्चर्य करना, आश्चर्यचकित, ...
marvel
ˈmɑːr.vəl
marvelledmarvelling

Definition of marvel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

astonishmentwonderful or astonishing person or thing
  • The Grand Canyon is a natural marvel that attracts millions..
phenomenon spectacle wonder

Verb

intr.
1.
expressionexpress astonishment or wonder about something
  • He marveled at how quickly time passed.
amaze wonder
2.
emotionfeel great surprise or admiration
  • She marveled at the beautiful sunset.
admire gaze wonder
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feel great wonder or admiration for something
She marveled at the beautiful sunset.
express admiration for someone's impressive qualities or abilities
You are a marvel for solving that problem so quickly!
building or structure admired for its design
The Eiffel Tower is an architectural marvel.
flowering plant native to tropical America
The marvel-of-Peru blooms vibrantly in her garden each summer..

Origin of marvel

Latin, mirari (to wonder)

Examples of marvel in a sentence

  • Her performance was a marvel of skill and grace.
  • She marveled at the intricate details of the painting.
  • Tourists marveled at the ancient architecture.
  • He marveled at the intricate details of the sculpture.
  • Visitors marveled at the ancient architecture of the city.

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  1. French:merveille, s'émerveiller, ...
  2. German:Wunder, staunen, ...
  3. Italian:prodigio, meravigliarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:prodigio, maravillarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:maravilha, maravilhar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:奇迹, 惊叹, ...
  7. Japanese:驚異, 驚嘆する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعْجُوبَة, تَعَجَّبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֶּלֶא, לְהִתְפַּלֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:чудо, изумляться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:диво, захоплюватися, ...
  12. Hindi:चमत्कार, विस्मित होना, ...

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