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marvelously

/ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(UK: marvellously)
mar · vel · ous · ly
Adjective:marvelous
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• adverb

1

American In an extremely good, pleasing, or admirable manner; wonderfully.

Example

"The entire orchestra performed marvelously during the opening night concert."

2

American In a manner that causes great wonder or astonishment; extraordinarily.

Example

"The ancient temple was marvelously preserved beneath the layers of volcanic ash."

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• Rhymes for marvelously

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'marvelous' (from Old French 'merveillos', ultimately from Latin 'mirabilia', meaning 'wonderful things') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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