Where Does the Word Marveling Come from?

1300, merveillen, of persons, "to be filled with wonder," from Old French merveillier "to wonder at, be astonished," from merveille (see marvel (n.)). Related: Marveled; marvelled; marveling; marvelling.

What does marveling mean in English?

verb. marveled or marvelled; marveling or marvelling\ ˈmärv-​liŋ , ˈmär-​və-​ \ Definition of marvel (Entry 2 of 2) intransitive verb. : to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity marveled at the magician's skill.

Where is the word marvel from?

The Latin source of the word marvel is mirari, "to wonder at," and that's exactly what marvel means when it's a verb. You may marvel at the depth of the Grand Canyon or at the size of a pimple.