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marvelousness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmɑːrvələsnəs/

KK: /ˈmɑrvələsnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality or state of being wonderful or extremely good.


Example

The marvelousness of the sunset took my breath away.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the sunset yesterday?
Sloth B
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
Sloth A
I know, the marvelousness of those colors was breathtaking.
Sloth B
It really felt like a painting come to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wonder
astonishment
magnificence
Antonyms
ordinariness
mediocrity
banality
Root Explanation

Marvelousness → It is formed from "marvel" (from Old French *merveille*, meaning wonder or amazement) and "-ous" (meaning full of) and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "marvelousness" means the state of being full of wonder or amazement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wonder' ('marvel') and remember that 'marvelousness' means the state of being full of wonder.

Visually Confused Words
parlousness
ravenousness
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