Synonyms for

Miracle

Verb / ˈmɪrʌkʌl / Another word for miracle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A miracle is an event that is unexpected and seems to be impossible or supernatural.

Synonyms & similar words

wonder marvel phenomenon sensation prodigy spectacle surprise wonder-worker godsend blessing unbelievable extraordinary supernatural mystical magic

Synonyms by register

Formal

wonder marvel phenomenon prodigy

Informal

godsend blessing stroke of luck whopper

Literary

wonderwork portent miraculous event

Antonyms

ordinariness commonplace naturalness mundanity regularity routine

Common collocations

  • a true miracle
  • a minor miracle
  • a miracle cure
  • a miracle worker
  • perform a miracle
  • a miracle of nature
  • by a miracle

Word family

noun miracle
verb miracle
adjective miraculous
adverb miraculously

Usage note

While 'miracle' can be used informally to describe something very fortunate, its core meaning refers to an event attributed to divine intervention or supernatural power. Be mindful of the context to avoid trivializing its religious or profound connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The birth of a baby is a miracle.
  2. The rescue of the boys from the cave was a miracle.
  3. The recovery of the lost dog was a miracle.
  4. The growth of a plant from a seed is a miracle.
  5. The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a miracle.

Quotes

  • Miracles happen every day. Not just in remote country villages or at holy shrines halfway across the globe, but here, in our own lives. - Deepak Chopra
  • The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it. - Mother Teresa
  • Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing. - Wayne Dyer

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