Marvellous
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Wonderful, extraordinary.
了不起的，非凡的。
Maravilloso, extraordinario.
素晴らしい、驚くべき。
놀라운, 경이로운.
British spelling. Strong compliment expressing wonder.
英式拼写。表达惊叹的强烈赞美。
Ortografía británica. Cumplido fuerte que expresa admiración.
イギリス式のスペリング。驚嘆を表す強い褒め言葉。
영국식 철자법. 경탄을 표현하는 강한 칭찬.
Examples
- Marvellous! 太了不起了！¡Maravilloso!素晴らしい！대단해!
- That's marvellous. 那太了不起了。Eso es maravilloso.それは素晴らしい。그거 정말 대단하다.
- Marvellous news! 好消息！¡Noticias maravillosas!素晴らしいニュース！대단한 소식!
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːvələs/
Usage Guide
Context: approval
Tone: enthusiastic
✓ Do Say
- Marvellous!太了不起了！¡Maravilloso!素晴らしい！대단해!
✗ Don't Say
- British spelling英式拼写Ortografía británicaイギリス式のスペリング영국식 철자법
Common Mistakes
- Note British spelling with double l
Origin & History
From 'marvel'—something causing wonder.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
MarvellousSimply marvellous
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