How to say "marvellous" in Japanese

• 素敵すてきJLPT N3approx.Common
  na-adjectiveThis common adjective covers 'marvellous' in its appreciative sense — lovely, charming, wonderful — for things, people or occasions you find delightful, such as an outfit, a view or an evening out.
  あなた達たちは本当ほんとうに素敵すてきなお客きゃくだ。↗

  You're such a lovely audience.
• 神妙しんみょうCommon
  na-adjective, nounAlthough dictionaries gloss it 'marvellous', this is seldom the word you want: it is really about a meek, chastened or solemn manner, as of someone sheepish after being scolded.

Choose 素敵 for 'marvellous' meaning lovely, charming or wonderful — warm personal approval of things, people or occasions; 神妙, despite its gloss, is seldom the word you want, describing instead a meek or chastened manner.

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• 素敵すてきlovely
• 驚異的きょういてきwonderful
• 不思議なほどふしぎなほどwondrous
• 神妙しんみょうmysterious