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

For years, New York City, once one of the most dangerous cities in the country, performed something close to a miracle: crime fell dramatically. —Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025

Pope Francis accepted some compromises with China, but the Vatican wants autonomy in spiritual matters, which may require a miracle to accomplish under China’s one-party dictatorship. —Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025

An Ohio couple experienced a miracle times four after the devastating death of their daughter in 2022. —David Chiu, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025

What connects that fourth-place season under Howe and the early years of Kevin Keegan’s first spell as manager was that wide-eyed sense of possibility and buzz, how every win felt like a miracle. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for miracle

• empirical
• satirical
• lyrical
• spiracle
• semiempirical

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