Basic Details
Word: Marvellous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely good; wonderful or impressive.
Synonyms: Amazing, fantastic, splendid
Antonyms: Terrible, awful, ordinary
Idioms and Phrases
- It's a marvellous day: Used to describe a day that is particularly pleasant or enjoyable. Example: "We went to the park and it truly was a marvellous day."
- Marvellous in every way: Describing something as being excellent in many aspects. Example: "The new school play was marvellous in every way, from the acting to the music."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fireworks display was marvellous, lighting up the night sky with vibrant colours.
Example 2: She did a marvellous job creating her art project, and everyone applauded her creativity.
Example 3: The marvellous landscape of the countryside was breathtaking as we drove through it.
Fun Fact
The word "marvellous" originates from the Latin word "mirabilis," which means "to be wondered at" or "amazing." Over time, it evolved into English through Old French as "merveilleux."
Famous Quote
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." Helen Keller, who illustrates how marvellous life can be.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "marvellous" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Extremely good
c) Unusual
d) Ordinary
Answer: b) Extremely good
2. Which of these is a synonym of "marvellous"?
a) Terrible
b) Amazing
c) Average
d) Common
Answer: b) Amazing
3. Which is an antonym of "marvellous"?
a) Wonderful
b) Fantastic
c) Awful
d) Remarkable
Answer: c) Awful
4. Which sentence uses "marvellous" correctly?
a) The marvellous rain fell all day long.
b) The marvellous cake tasted so good!
c) The marvellous book was broken.
d) The marvellous fish swam slowly.
Answer: b) The marvellous cake tasted so good!
5. What does the idiom "It's a marvellous day" mean?
a) The day is very messy.
b) The day is very boring.
c) The day is particularly pleasant.
d) The day is very long.
Answer: c) The day is particularly pleasant.
