marvelled
Gazed in awe
Marvelled is the past tense of marvel, meaning to be filled with wonder or astonishment.
The spelling with double L is British; American English uses marveled.
She marvelled at the northern lights.
He marvelled that anyone could be so generous.
Greatly shocked, overwhelmed
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
gobsmacked · thunderstruck · speechless · incredulous · disbelieving · startled · shocked · staggered
Desire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- enthralledDeeply fascinated, held rapt
spellbound · mesmerized · transfixed · beguiled · intrigued · rapt · absorbed · delighted
Profound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- admirationDeep respect felt
- awe-struckOverwhelmed by grandeur
- overawedSilenced by greatness
humbled · inspired · moved · stirred · impressed · respectful · worshipful · sublime
astonished
Greatly shocked, overwhelmed
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
flabbergasted · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · speechless · incredulous · disbelieving · startled · shocked · staggered · bowled over
curiosity
Desire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
enthralled · spellbound · mesmerized · transfixed · beguiled · intrigued · rapt · absorbed · delighted · charmed
reverence
Profound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- admirationDeep respect felt
- awe-struckOverwhelmed by grandeur
overawed · humbled · inspired · moved · stirred · impressed · respectful · worshipful · sublime · transcendent
marvelledscoffed
Expressed mocking disbelief
sneered · unimpressed · underwhelmed · unmoved · shrugged
marvelledignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · disregarded · tuned out · glossed over · passed over
marvelledexpected
Regarded as likely
anticipated · took for granted · overlooked · unsurprised · unastonished