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

• magical
• phenomenal
• preternatural
• superhuman
• supernatural
• supernormal
• transcendent
• transcendental
• uncanny
• unearthly

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

And, in the closing minutes, the Hawkeyes were only six points down and in striking distance of a miraculous comeback. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

But in a miraculous twist of fortune, over 70,000 of the fish landed in a nearby creek and are expected to survive. —Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024

Turkeys Best Calls and Tactics Frequently Asked Questions How Wind Affects Turkey Behavior One of the most miraculous things about turkeys to me is their ability to hang on to a roosting limb and ride out a windy night. —Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024

That’s because today’s eclipses, while miraculous, are also predictable. —Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024

UConn is on a miraculous run this season, with six total players ruled out heading into the tournament. —Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024

State is appearing for the first time since its miraculous title run in 1983; and Alabama is in the semifinals for the first time. —Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024

Sheikh turned to life on the streets where only the miraculous chance meeting with traveling American Leslie John saved her from a future of suffering. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

And the swift and almost miraculous recovery of the U.S. economy has been the envy of the world. —Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024

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

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