marveling
Translation
to marvel, to wonder, to be amazed
Examples
She was marveling at the beautiful sunset.
She was marvelling at the beautiful sunset.
I marvel that he can work so hard.
I marvel that he can work so hard.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to be filled with wonder at (sth.) She was marvelling at the beautiful sunset.
((that ...)) to be surprised or astonished that... I marvel that he can work so hard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wonder, be amazed, be astonished; Antonyms: disregard, be unimpressed
Etymology
From Old French 'merveille' (a wonder), from Latin 'mirabilia' (wonderful things).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Marvel' comics and films, which are full of amazing, wonderful stories.