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miraculous
/ ɪˈæʊə /
adjective
- of, like, or caused by a miracle; marvellous
- surprising
- having the power to work miracles
Derived Forms
- ˈܱdzܲԱ, noun
- ˈܱdzܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ···dzܲ· adverb
- ···dzܲ·Ա noun
- ·····dzܲ adjective
- hy·per····dzܲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz····dzܲ adjective
- non····dzܲ·Ա noun
- ·····dzܲ adjective
- ܲ·-···dzܲ adjective
- ܲ····dzܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of miraculous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”
Even before their memorable and miraculous title achievement, though, he helped Leicester to their 'Great Escape' in the 2014-15 campaign where they won seven of their last nine games to avoid relegation under Nigel Pearson.
Because a magic trick in the hands of a good magician — somebody who understands the psychology of how the moment works — can feel miraculous.
But then something miraculous happened, “Rose’s Turn,” the show’s shattering finale, and the path McDonald had been forging as Rose all along suddenly became transcendently clear.
His miraculous comeback couldn’t have come at a better time for all of us to embrace his message of mercy and brotherhood anew — especially Catholics in the U.S.
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More About Miraculous
does miraculous mean?
Miraculous is used to describe something done by or involving a supernatural power, as in Rising from the dead is a miraculous feat!
This sense of miraculous is frequently limited to religious use. In many faiths, something being miraculous implies an action of a deity. However, some people believe that something can be miraculous due to the forces of nature.
Miraculous is also used figuratively to describe something whose working isn’t well understood or whose results are exceptionally wonderful. It appears to work by miracle, that is, an action by a deity. You might hear medicines or cures described as miraculous because they seem to work by miracle or the results are so wonderful, like the results of a miracle would be.
Example: The acquisition went through miraculously and everyone got what they wanted.
Where does miraculous come from?
The first records of the term miraculous come from the 1400s. It comes from the Medieval Latin ī峦ܱōܲ.
Miraculous, preternatural, and supernatural all describe something that seems to exceed natural laws. Miraculous is used to describe something that naturally, or unnaturally, goes beyond what was once thought possible in a certain field or situation. This is why many people use miraculous to describe medical treatments, because the advancement of medical technology routinely creates solutions for problems that were once unsolvable.
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to miraculous?
- miraculously (adverb)
- miraculousness (noun)
- hypermiraculous (adjective)
are some synonyms for miraculous?
are some words that share a root or word element with miraculous?
are some words that often get used in discussing miraculous?
How is miraculous used in real life?
Miraculous is usually used within the context of being awed at something or with a sense of amazement. But, it can also be used facetiously when something is actually underwhelming.
We were on earth at the same time as Stephen Hawking.
That's kind of a miraculous thing.
We breathed the same air as the man who demystified the stars.
— Geraldine (@everywhereist)
This is the point where Air Bud subs in for the Broncos and the miraculous comeback begins
— Jimmy Tatro (@JimmyTatro)
Just helped carry a fridge down some steep stairs without killing my brother or myself!! Miraculous 👼
— Phil Lester (@AmazingPhil)
Try using miraculous!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for miraculous?
A. extraordinary
B. supernatural
C. ordinary
D. incredible
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