marveled
Translation
to marvel, to be amazed, to wonder
Examples
I marveled at her courage.
I marvelled at her courage.
We marveled that he had survived.
We marvelled that he had survived.
She marveled at the beautiful sunset.
She marvelled at the beautiful sunset.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to be filled with wonder at (sth.) I marveled at her courage.
((that ...)) to be surprised or astonished that... We marveled that he had survived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wonder, be amazed, gaze
Etymology
From Old French 'merveille' (a wonder), from Latin 'mirabilia' (wonderful things), from 'mirus' (wonderful).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Marvel' comics and movies, which are full of amazing, wonderful heroes and events that make you marvel.