Main Entry:

mi·rac·u·lous

Pronunciation:

\mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle French miraculos, from Medieval Latin miraculosus, from Latin miraculum

Date:

15th century

1 : of the nature of a miracle : supernatural <a miraculous event> 2 : suggesting a miracle : marvelous <proof of a miraculous memory — Time> 3 : working or able to work miracles <miraculous power>

— mi·rac·u·lous·ly adverb

— mi·rac·u·lous·ness noun