Miraculous

/mɪˈræk.jə.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or in a way that is extraordinary or unexplainable.

The doctors were amazed by the miraculous recovery of the patient, who was once considered terminally ill.

Relating to, or having the characteristics of a miracle.

She told a miraculous story about how she survived the accident against all odds.

Highly improbable and bringing very welcome consequences.

Winning the lottery felt like a miraculous event in her otherwise ordinary life.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'miraculosus', from 'miraculum' meaning 'a miracle'.

miraculous recovery

A sudden and unexpected improvement in health.

miraculous event

An occurrence that seems beyond natural laws and is often attributed to divine intervention.

miracle

An extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws.

wonder

A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Awesome to the point of disbelief.

That performance was so good, it was miraculous!

A surprising and delightful occurrence.

Finding that perfect outfit at a sale felt miraculous.