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

If Skipper properly instilled the rivalry’s importance into his players, then pride is truly at stake, a miraculous fourth win turning mediocrity into a temporary celebration. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025

The Cowboys are back in contention for a spot after pulling off a miraculous win over the Eagles on Sunday. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

The end result felt almost miraculous. —Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

The miraculous singularity of things is possible only because everything is in relation. —Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025

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