Marvelous and Rare

Marvelous

Marvelous adjective - Causing wonder or astonishment.
Usage example: the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold

Rare and marvelous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rare" instead an adjective "Marvelous".

Rare

Rare adjective - Having qualities that appeal to a refined taste.
Usage example: rare specialty wools, such as cashmere, prized for their fineness, lightness and exceptional warmth

Marvelous and rare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Marvelous" instead an adjective "Rare".

Nearby Words: rarity, rarely, rareness

Both words in one sentence

  • Named Weapons Explicitly described as a rare sword so marvelous as to have a name.
    Source: Named Weapons
  • Pumpkin Person: The series has a rare non-evil version with Jack Pumpkinhead, who is introduced in The Marvelous Land of Oz and shows up in several of the later Oz books (eventually getting one named after him: Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz), as well as appearing as a character in Return to Oz.
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