marvellous
Causing great wonder
Marvellous is the British spelling of marvelous, meaning causing wonder or astonishment.
Something marvellous inspires admiration or delight: We had a marvellous time in Cornwall.
The word often serves as enthusiastic praise: The food was absolutely marvellous.
It can shade toward ironic understatement: Oh, marvellous—another delay.
Extremely good, inspiring delight
- amazingCausing great wonder
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
remarkable · incredible · phenomenal · spectacular · fabulous · fantastic · stupendous · breathtaking
Seemingly impossible yet real
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
- inexplicableCannot be accounted for
- unexplainableImpossible to account for
- uncannyEerily beyond normal
mystifying · preternatural · otherworldly · transcendent · divine · wondrous · unbelievable · impossible
Imposing or splendid
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
stately · regal · imposing · grandiose · palatial · opulent · sumptuous · lavish
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
captivating · heartwarming · joyous · uplifting · blissful · gratifying · satisfying · cheerful
wonderful
Extremely good, inspiring delight
- amazingCausing great wonder
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
extraordinary · remarkable · incredible · phenomenal · spectacular · fabulous · fantastic · stupendous · breathtaking · awe-inspiring
miraculous
Seemingly impossible yet real
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
- inexplicableCannot be accounted for
- unexplainableImpossible to account for
uncanny · mystifying · preternatural · otherworldly · transcendent · divine · wondrous · unbelievable · impossible · fantastical
grand
Imposing or splendid
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
majestic · stately · regal · imposing · grandiose · palatial · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · luxurious
charming
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
lovely · captivating · heartwarming · joyous · uplifting · blissful · gratifying · satisfying · cheerful · radiant
marvellousordinary
Standard, unremarkable
commonplace · mundane · unremarkable · run-of-the-mill · everyday
marvellousbelievable
Able to convince
credible · unsurprising · expected · predictable · explicable