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Meaning of marvel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ˈmɑɹvl̩

Definitions

  1. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.
  2. A surname.
  3. Ellipsis of Marvel Comics.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  4. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent
  5. Wonder, astonishment.
    archaic
  6. Ellipsis of Marvel Studios.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  7. Wonder, astonishment
  8. Clipping of Marvelverse
    abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  9. To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something
  10. To wonder at
  11. To cause to wonder or be surprised

Equivalents

Examples

“The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.”
“He found ways to film fiery, elaborate car-wrecks, keeping everything visually clear and beautiful without killing or even seriously injuring anyone. On a sheer technical level, the movie is a marvel.”
“No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,”
“You read not any where that Eſau had faith, no not ſo much as a little: Therefore no marvel, if where, the fleſh only bears ſway […]”
“Use lessens marvel.”
“There’s the Thor fly in tribute of the God of Thunder, played in Marvel by Chris Hemsworth. Its scientific name is “Daptolestes bronteflavus,” which is derived from Latin like most scientific names – and translates to “blond thunder.””

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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