Miracle

/ˈmɪr.ə.kl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.

The recovery of the patient was nothing short of a miracle.

An extraordinary event or accomplishment that causes great wonder or admiration.

Winning the championship after being the underdog was a true miracle for the team.

An exceptional development or occurrence.

The birth of her child was a miracle in her life.

A remarkable or unexplainable event.

It was a miracle that they survived the earthquake.

Middle English, from Old French 'miracle', from Latin 'miraculum', from 'mirari' meaning 'to wonder'.

miracle worker

A person who performs miraculous feats or accomplishments.

miracle of life

A term often used to refer to the wonder of birth or the process of living.

a miracle happens

A phrase indicating that something unexpected and remarkable has occurred.

wonder

A feeling of amazement and admiration, typically due to something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

gift

Something given voluntarily without payment in return, often a sign of goodwill.

A surprising success or outcome.

The way he pulled off that trick was a total miracle!

An unexpected positive change.

If we win this game, it'll be a miracle.