Definition of: marvel

(mär′vəl) v. ·veled or ·velled, ·vel·ing or ·vel·ling v.i.
To be filled with wonder, surprise, etc.: We marveled at the young pianist's precocious brilliance.
—v.t. To wonder at or about: with a clause as object.
—noun
1. That which excites wonder; a prodigy.
2. The emotion of wonder.
3. A miracle. See synonyms under PRODIGY. [<OF merveillier <merveille a wonder <L mirabilia, neut. plural of mirabilis wonderful <mirari wonder at]