marvelling

Gazing in wonder

Marvelling is the British spelling of marveling—being filled with wonder or astonishment at something extraordinary: She stood marvelling at the northern lights.

The word suggests more than casual interest; to marvel is to be genuinely amazed, struck by something that seems beyond ordinary experience.

astonishment

amazement

Overwhelming surprise and wonder

stunnedShocked into speechlessness
flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise

gobsmacked · speechless · astounded · thunderstruck · stupefied · startled · incredulous · disbelief · shocked · agape

awe

sublime

Awe-inspiring greatness

transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
majestyImpressive supreme dignity

magnificence · splendor · breathtaking · wondrous · miraculous · majestic · spectacular · resplendent · glorious · divine

wonder

curiosity

Desire to learn

fascinationIntense absorbed interest
amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
enchantmentMagical influence over someone

intrigue · mystery · awe · bewilderment · contemplation · pondering · questioning · discovering · exploring · beholding

admiration

appreciation

Recognition of worth

respectRegard with honor
esteemFavorable opinion of worth
reverenceProfound admiring respect

adoration · acclaim · praise · tribute · recognition · regard · applause · honoring · celebrating · exalting

Opposites

emotional engagement with wonder

marvellingignoring

Deliberately not noticing

disregarding · dismissing · yawning · shrugging · bored

evaluation of the extraordinary

marvellingscorning

Expressing strong contempt

sneering · scoffing · disdaining · disparaging · deriding

expectedness response

marvellingexpecting

Awaiting a predicted outcome

anticipating

Family

marvelous, marvel, marvels, marveling, marvelously, marveled, marvelled

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G