miraculous

adjective

mi·​rac·​u·​lous mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs 

1

: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural

a miraculous event

2

: suggesting a miracle : marvelous

… proof of a miraculous memory …

—Time

He made a miraculous recovery after the accident.

3

: working or able to work miracles

miraculous power

miraculously adverb

miraculousness noun

Synonyms of miraculous

• superhuman
• magical
• uncanny
• remarkable

Examples of miraculous in a Sentence

He made a miraculous recovery after the accident.

Her memory is nothing short of miraculous.

Recent Examples on the Web

White Bear Lake already had one miraculous rally this week, as Rian Marquardt scored with less than minute left in regulation and Nash Roed scored 32 seconds in overtime as the Bears beat Stillwater 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal. —Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026

These advances were all miraculous in their day. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026

Set to shoot in Kentucky in April, the film is based on the viral true story of Jeff Callaway and the rescue dog Ethan, whose miraculous survival inspired the world and led to meaningful changes to animal cruelty laws in Kentucky. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026

Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night. —Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English myraclous, borrowed from Middle French miraculeus, borrowed from Medieval Latin mīrāculōsus, from Late Latin mīrāculum miracle + Latin -ōsus -ose entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for miraculous

• sacculus

Kids Definition

miraculous

adjective

mi·​rac·​u·​lous mə-ˈrak-yə-ləs 

1

: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural

2

: suggesting a miracle : marvelous

3

: working or able to work miracles

miraculously adverb