marvellously

marvellously

English

Alternative forms

• marvelously

Etymology

From Middle English merveilously; equivalent to marvellous +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɑːvələsli/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɑɹvələsli/

Adverb

marvellously (comparative more marvellously, superlative most marvellously)

1. In a marvellous manner.

   The plan worked marvellously, even better than we had expected.

2. To a great or impressive degree; very.
   • 1899, Knut Hamsun, Hunger, translated by George Egerton, Part II, page 116

     I groaned with hunger. I had seen a marvellously large penny loaf at a baker's—the largest I could possibly get for the price.

Synonyms

• (in a marvellous manner): astonishingly, surprisingly, wonderfully
• (to a great degree): impressively, very

Related terms

• marvel
• marvellous

Translations

in a marvellous manner

Greek: Ancient: θαυμασίως (thaumasíōs)

Latin: mirābiliter

to a great or impressive degree

Greek: Ancient Greek: θαυμασίως (thaumasíōs)

Latin: mirābiliter