marveller
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Definition
Noun: A person who experiences or expresses a feeling of great surprise, admiration, or wonder; someone filled with admiration and awe.
Usage
The word "marveller" is a somewhat formal or literary term used to describe a person who marvels. It emphasizes the state of being filled with wonder or awe, often in reaction to something remarkable, beautiful, or astonishing.
Examples
- The child, a natural marveller, stared in awe at the intricate patterns of the snowflake.
- She was a marveller at the mysteries of the universe, always asking profound questions.
- The poet wrote for the marvellers, those who could find beauty in the simplest things.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to characterize a person's inherent nature or typical response to the world (e.g., "a lifelong marveller").
- It often carries a positive connotation, suggesting openness, curiosity, and a capacity for appreciation.
Variants and Related Words
- Marvel (verb): To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
- Example: We marvelled at the stunning sunset.
- Marvel (noun): Something that causes wonder or astonishment.
- Example: The Great Pyramid is an ancient marvel.
- Marvellous (adjective): Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
- Example: It was a marvellous achievement.
Synonyms
- Admirer
- Wonderer
- Awe-struck person
Antonyms
- Cynic
- Scoffer
- Unimpressed observer
Noun
- someone filled with admiration and awe; someone who wonders at something