marvellous

Definitions of marvellous
  1. adjective
    extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers
    synonyms: fantastic, grand, howling, incredible, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous
    extraordinary
    beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
  2. adjective
    too improbable to admit of belief
    synonyms: improbable, marvelous, tall
    incredible, unbelievable
    beyond belief or understanding
  3. adjective
    being or having the character of a miracle
    synonyms: marvelous, miraculous
    supernatural
    not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
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