marvelous
gb/mˈɑɹvələs/ us/mˈɑɹvələs/
B2
Англійська
nagyszerű, lenyűgöző
B2
1
nagyszerű
B1
Модель уживання:
[something] is marvelous; a marvelous [thing/place/time]
We had a marvelous time at the beach.
Nagyszerűen éreztük magunkat a strandon.
That’s a marvelous idea—let’s try it.
Ez nagyszerű ötlet — próbáljuk ki.
The hotel staff were marvelous from start to finish.
Навчальні приклади
The food was marvelous.
Az étel nagyszerű volt.
You did a marvelous job.
Nagyszerű munkát végeztél.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may misspell it as *marvellous* (UK spelling) or confuse it with the noun/verb *marvel*.
Значення
extremely good or enjoyable
Словосполучення
marvelous idea
|marvelous job
|marvelous time
|marvelous opportunity
|marvelous feeling
|marvelous weather
|marvelous performance
|marvelous place
|marvelous meal
|marvelous experience
Синоніми
wonderful (More common and neutral; less vivid.)
|
fantastic (Often more informal and enthusiastic.)
|
excellent (More factual and less emotional.)
Антоніми
awful (Very bad or unpleasant.)
|
terrible (Strongly negative evaluation.)
|
mediocre (Only average; not impressive.)
Теми
daily_life
|emotions
|evaluation
Визначення
Very good; wonderful.
Extremely good, pleasant, or satisfying; wonderful.
C1
2
lenyűgöző
B2
Модель уживання:
It is marvelous that [clause]; a marvelous [achievement/discovery]
It’s marvelous how quickly the team adapted to the new system.
Lenyűgöző, milyen gyorsan alkalmazkodott a csapat az új rendszerhez.
She showed a marvelous talent for languages.
Lenyűgöző nyelvérzéket mutatott.
The museum has a marvelous collection of early photographs.
Навчальні приклади
It is marvelous that you finished so fast.
Lenyűgöző, hogy ilyen gyorsan végeztél.
He has a marvelous memory.
Lenyűgöző memóriája van.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes overuse it in formal writing where a plainer word (e.g., *remarkable*) fits better.
Значення
surprisingly impressive or remarkable
Словосполучення
marvelous achievement
|marvelous feat
|marvelous discovery
|marvelous display
|marvelous progress
|marvelous results
|marvelous detail
|marvelous talent
Синоніми
remarkable (More formal and less emotional.)
|
astonishing (Stronger focus on surprise.)
|
extraordinary (Emphasizes being far from ordinary.)
Антоніми
ordinary (Not unusual or impressive.)
|
unremarkable (Not worth special notice.)
Теми
emotions
|evaluation
|media
Визначення
Very impressive or surprising in a good way.
So impressive, unusual, or unexpected that it causes admiration or amazement.
B2
INFORMAL
3
nagyszerű
B1
Модель уживання:
Marvelous!; That’s marvelous!
“We got the tickets!” “Marvelous!”
– Megszereztük a jegyeket! – Nagyszerű!
“Your results are back—they’re normal.” “Oh, marvelous.”
– Megjöttek az eredményeid: minden rendben. – Ó, nagyszerű.
“You can start next week.” “That’s marvelous—thank you.”
Навчальні приклади
Marvelous! I’m happy.
Nagyszerű! Örülök.
That’s marvelous news.
Ez nagyszerű hír.
Поширена помилка:
In some contexts it can sound old-fashioned or theatrical; *great* or *awesome* may be more natural in casual speech.
Значення
used to show approval
Словосполучення
Marvelous!
|That’s marvelous!
|How marvelous!
Синоніми
great (More common and casual.)
|
lovely (Often softer; common in UK English.)
Антоніми
terrible (Expresses strong disapproval.)
|
oh no (Expresses negative reaction rather than approval.)
Теми
conversation
|emotions
Визначення
A word you say to mean “Great!”
Used as an enthusiastic response to show strong approval, pleasure, or satisfaction.
Граматика
Словникова форма
marvelous
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹvələs/
US/mˈɑɹvələs/
Склади й наголос
mar - velous (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: marvelous
Споріднені слова
Core family
marvelously
adverb
marvel
noun B1
Related words
marvellous
adjective B1
Вирази
how marvelous!
1/hˈaʊ mˈɑɹvələs ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
excited approval
Wow, that’s wonderful!
Приклади
- How marvelous—you’re moving into your own place!
- How marvelous that everyone could come.
Навчальні приклади
- How marvelous!
nothing short of marvelous
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ʃˈɔɹt əv mˈɑɹvələs/
fixed phrase
very high praise
It is extremely good.
Приклади
- The support we received was nothing short of marvelous.
- Her recovery has been nothing short of marvelous.
Навчальні приклади
- The trip was nothing short of marvelous.
simply marvelous
1/sˈɪmpli mˈɑɹvələs/
fixed phrase
emphatic praise
Really wonderful.
Приклади
- The dessert was simply marvelous.
- Her voice in the final song was simply marvelous.
Навчальні приклади
- The show was simply marvelous.