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Miraculous - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Miraculous describes something extraordinary or unexplainable by natural laws, often attributed to divine intervention. It implies an event or outcome so remarkable that it seems impossible or magical.

miraculous

/mɪˈrækjələs/ /mɪˈrækjʊləs/

Definition:

Extraordinary and seemingly impossible, often attributed to divine or supernatural intervention.

Synonyms:

supernatural, wondrous, phenomenal, astounding

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

ordinary, mundane

Common Collocations:

miraculous recovery, miraculous escape, miraculous event, miraculous transformation

Derivatives:

miraculously, miraculousness

Usage Tips:

Use "miraculous" to describe events or outcomes that defy normal expectations or natural laws.

Common Phrases:

miraculous escape, work miracles, a miracle worker

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "miraculum," meaning "object of wonder," from "mirari" (to wonder).

Examples:

  • 1. The doctors called her recovery miraculous after the severe accident.
  • 2. The villagers believed the sudden rainfall was a miraculous blessing during the drought.
  • 3. His survival in the wilderness seemed nothing short of miraculous.
  • 4. The magician’s trick appeared so real it felt almost miraculous to the audience.

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