The meaning of Marvel

determiner

Used when referring to someone or something for the first time in a text or conversation.

Usage examples:

A man came out of the room

abbreviation

(in travel timetables) arrives.

Usage examples:

Penzance a 0915

symbol

(in units of measurement) atto- (10−18).

verb

Be or become wide open.

Usage examples:

A large duffel bag gaped open by her feet

noun

A wide opening.

Usage examples:

A gape of the jaws

noun

Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

Usage examples:

She was a teacher of genius

adjective

Very clever or ingenious.

Usage examples:

A genius idea

noun

Very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art, or a person who has this

Usage examples:

(an) artistic/creative/musical genius, einstein was a (mathematical) genius., from the age of three…

verb

Look with wide open eyes, typically in amazement.

Usage examples:

I goggled at them in total disbelief

adjective

(of the eyes) protuberant or rolling.

noun

Close-fitting glasses with side shields, for protecting the eyes from glare, dust, water, etc.

Usage examples:

A pair of goggles

noun

An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.

Usage examples:

The miracle of rising from the grave

noun

An unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by god

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] it’s a miracle (that) he wasn’t killed in that car crash.

noun

An unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by a god because it does not follow the usual laws of nature

Usage examples:

Jesus christ was said to have performed miracles like turning water into wine.

noun

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

Usage examples:

It would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous

noun

A person or thing that is perfect or has a large amount of a particular good characteristic

Usage examples:

A paragon of virtue

noun

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

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Glaciers are interesting natural phenomena

noun

Anything that is or can be experienced or felt, esp. something that is noticed because it is unusual or new

Usage examples:

We discussed the ever-growing popularity of talk radio, and wondered how to explain this phenomenon…

noun

Something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting

Usage examples:

Gravity is a natural phenomenon., do you believe in the paranormal and other psychic phenomena?, th…

noun

A young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.

Usage examples:

A russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day

noun

A child who shows a great ability at a young age

Usage examples:

A child prodigy on the piano

noun

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

Usage examples:

A burning sensation in the middle of the chest

noun

A feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch

Usage examples:

[ c ] he felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach., [ u ] this part of your body doesn’t …

noun

A visually striking performance or display.

Usage examples:

The acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

noun

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention

Usage examples:

An amazing/terrible spectacle, the trial became a public spectacle., she made a spectacle of hersel…

verb

Look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.

Usage examples:

He stared at her in amazement

noun

A long fixed or vacant look.

Usage examples:

She gave him a cold stare

verb

To look directly at someone or something for a long time

Usage examples:

[ i ] don’t stare at people., [ m ] the fighters tried to stare each other down (= cause the other …

noun

A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Usage examples:

A celebrated clarinet virtuoso

noun

(in legends and fairy tales) a man who has magical powers.

Usage examples:

To do that he requires a rod of dragon control, and hopes to get his hands on the one the empress u…

adjective

Wonderful; excellent.

Usage examples:

How absolutely wizard!

noun

A man who is believed to have magical powers and, esp. in stories, uses them to help or harm people

Usage examples:

A financial wizard

noun

A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Usage examples:

He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child

verb

Desire to know something; feel curious.

Usage examples:

How many times have i written that, i wonder?

verb

To think about things in a questioning and sometimes doubting way

Usage examples:

[ i ] i often wonder about those kids., [ + question word ] i wonder what he is doing here., [ i ] …