miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

the healing miracles described in the Gospels

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

The bridge is a miracle of engineering.

3

Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

Synonyms

• caution
• flash
• marvel
• phenomenon
• portent
• prodigy
• sensation
• splendor
• wonder

Examples of miracle in a Sentence

She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles.

It would take a miracle for this team to win.

the miracle of his recovery

These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

And being alive to witness this miracle as a great-grandmother for the sixth time, is a feeling beyond describing. —Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024

However, humankind has produced technological miracles many, many times to permit mankind to exceed Malthusian predictions on population limits. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024

For decades, this modern economic miracle buoyed the ruling Chinese Communist Party, which promised the Chinese public security and prosperity in exchange for severe constraints on political freedom. —Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024

And that’s all a miracle is: when the way things are supposed to go gets interrupted. —Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024

In came closer Justin Lawrence, fresh off a poor performance in the Rockies’ 10-7 miracle win on Friday. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024

Attendees swapped stories of Maharaj-ji’s miracles, told me that my presence must be part of his plan, sat smiling at Ram Dass’s feet, their hands over their hearts. —Christopher Fiorello, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024

Behind these everyday miracles lies an unseen, sprawling web of undersea cables, quietly powering the instant global communications that people have come to rely on. —Robin Chataut, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024

For somebody so driven to find an audience and so immune to embarrassment, the advent of the digital age was a miracle. —Brett Martin, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin mīrāculum, going back to Latin, "something amazing, marvel," from mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at" + -culum, suffix of instrument (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) — more at admire

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miracle

• by some miracle
• minor miracle
• miracle drug
• miracle fruit
• miracle play

Kids Definition

miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

Etymology

Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire