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.

It was a miracle that we won.

By some miracle, I was on time.

Synonyms of miracle

• marvel
• phenomenon
• wonder
• prodigy

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

While there was a small chance that the Miami Heat could claim one of the top four selections of the 2026 NBA Draft, there was no Draft Lottery miracle for the Heat. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

But without the enormously impactful Doncic, his task has proven too tenuous, his responsibilities too unwieldy, his miracle too unworkable. —Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

To me, this is kind of a miracle. —Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

Read the full story in Fortune about the ‘miracle’ Squeri has worked at Amex here, and check out Bastian’s interview on Fortune‘s podcast Titans and Disruptors here. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026

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

• 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