marvelous
Beyond merely good
Marvelous describes something that inspires wonder or delight—extraordinary in a positive way: The view from the summit was marvelous.
It can express enthusiastic approval: What a marvelous idea!
The word has weakened through casual use to mean simply very good or pleasant: We had a marvelous time at dinner.
Also spelled marvellous in British English.
Seemingly impossible yet real
- wondrousInspiring deep awe
- magicalPossessing supernatural power
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- otherworldlySeemingly not earthly
dreamlike · supernatural · mythical · legendary · fairy-tale · spellbinding · mystical · ethereal
Impressively beautiful, richly shining
- gloriousMagnificently beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- regalOf or befitting royalty
- palatialLavishly grand and spacious
stately · grandiose · imposing · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · ornate · elegant
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- first-rateOf superior quality
top-notch · peerless · supreme · preeminent · distinguished · praiseworthy · commendable · impeccable
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- awestruckOvercome by profound wonder
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
thunderstruck · speechless · incredulity · flabbergasted · agog · bewilderment · startled · stunned
Reverent fear and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- spectacleVisually striking event
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
enchantment · revelation · sublimity · majesty · transcendence · curiosity · fascination · rapture
miraculous
Seemingly impossible yet real
- wondrousInspiring deep awe
- magicalPossessing supernatural power
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
otherworldly · dreamlike · supernatural · mythical · legendary · fairy-tale · spellbinding · mystical · ethereal · fantastical
resplendent
Impressively beautiful, richly shining
- gloriousMagnificently beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- regalOf or befitting royalty
palatial · stately · grandiose · imposing · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · ornate · elegant · exquisite
superb
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
first-rate · top-notch · peerless · supreme · preeminent · distinguished · praiseworthy · commendable · impeccable · flawless
amazement
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- awestruckOvercome by profound wonder
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
gobsmacked · thunderstruck · speechless · incredulity · flabbergasted · agog · bewilderment · startled · stunned · wide-eyed
awe
Reverent fear and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- spectacleVisually striking event
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
miracle · enchantment · revelation · sublimity · majesty · transcendence · curiosity · fascination · rapture · delight
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- Brilliantbrilliant, bright, radiant, dazzling, luminous
- Posh Britishold boy, old chap, old bean, old sport, pip pip
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- expressions of awewow, whoa, amazing, awesome, incredible
marvelousordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · mundane · commonplace · unexceptional · unimpressive
marvelousbelievable
Able to convince
expected · unsurprising · predictable · credible · plausible