marvellous

Definition

Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

Etymology

First attested from 1300 as Middle English merveilous, from Old French merveillus, from merveille (“a wonder”) + -us. Doublet of merveilleux. See also marvel.

Example Sentences

• "I went to a marvellous party last week."
• "At first glance, importance sampling seems like a marvellous solution to any posterior simulation problem."