marvel: Meaning and Definition of

mar•vel

1. something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy: The new bridge is an engineering marvel.
2. the feeling of wonder; astonishment.

1. to wonder at (usually fol. by a clause as object): I marvel that you were able to succeed against such odds.
2. to wonder or be curious about (usually fol. by a clause as object): A child marvels that the stars can be.

1. to be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment, as at something surprising or extraordinary: I marvel at your courage.