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miraculous

[ mi-rak-yuh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency:

    a miraculous cure.

  2. of the nature of a miracle; marvelous.

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  3. having or seeming to have the power to work miracles:

    miraculous drugs.



miraculous

/ ɪˈæʊə /

adjective

  1. of, like, or caused by a miracle; marvellous
  2. surprising
  3. having the power to work miracles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈܱdzܲ, adverb
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of miraculous1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin ī峦ܱōܲ, equivalent to Latin ī峦ܱ(ܳ) miracle + -ōܲ -ous
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Synonym Study

Miraculous, preternatural, supernatural refer to that which seems to transcend the laws of nature. Miraculous refers to something that apparently contravenes known laws governing the universe: a miraculous success. Preternatural suggests the possession of supernormal qualities: Dogs have a preternatural sense of smell. It may also mean supernatural: Elves are preternatural beings. Supernatural suggests divine or superhuman properties: supernatural aid in battle.
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Example Sentences

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The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”

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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.

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Because a magic trick in the hands of a good magician — somebody who understands the psychology of how the moment works — can feel miraculous.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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