English

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

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