Merveilleusement (en. Wonderfully)
/mɛʁ.vɛ.jø.zə.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a way that awakens wonder.
She sings wonderfully in the choir.
Elle chante merveilleusement dans le choeur.
In a manner that impresses by its beauty or quality.
The garden was wonderfully in bloom in the spring.
Le jardin était merveilleusement fleuri au printemps.
With a great intensity of wonder or pleasure.
They were wonderfully welcomed by their friends.
Ils ont été accueillis merveilleusement par leurs amis.
Etymology
Derived from 'merveilleux', which comes from the Latin 'mirabilis', meaning 'amazing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live wonderfully
To live in a way that inspires wonder.
vivre merveilleusement
wonderfully well
In a very satisfying or pleasant way.
merveilleusement bien
everything is wonderfully simple
Everything is astonishingly simple.
tout est merveilleusement simple
Related Words
wonder
A feeling of admiration and astonishment.
merveille
wonderful
That provokes admiration by its beauty or exceptional quality.
merveilleux
amazement
A state of deep contemplation or admiration.
émerveillement
Slang Meanings
Awesome
This concert was wonderfully awesome!
Ce concert était merveilleusement génial !
So good
This movie, it was wonderfully so good!
Ce film, il était merveilleusement trop bien !