Marvel
/ˈmɑːr.vəl/
A marvel is something that is very amazing or surprising, like a spectacular event or an incredible invention that makes you say "wow!
Examples
- The marvel of a shooting star streaking across the night sky made me stop and wonder about the mysteries of the universe.
- In science class, we learned about the marvel of the human body, which is capable of incredible things like healing and growing stronger with exercise.
- During our field trip to the museum, we saw a marvel of ancient engineering: a massive stone structure that was built thousands of years ago and still stands today.
Synonyms
wonder
astonishment
surprise
sensation
spectacle
phenomenon
Antonyms
boredom
ordinary
common
dull
Practice in the app →