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

While their survival is being celebrated as miraculous, their triumph could soon be overshadowed as authorities look to crack down on the expanding illicit gold trade. —Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

Coaching check-in The Vegas Golden Knights’ late-season coaching change has been nothing short of miraculous. —Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2026

With almost miraculous effects, just a drop of this Korean cream is enough to boost elasticity in the skin, even on neck wrinkles. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 25 May 2026

Somehow, though, the concept feels miraculous every time. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 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