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Miraculous

Verb / mɜ:ˈækjʌlʌs / Another word for miraculous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is miraculous is very amazing and seems impossible or supernatural.

Synonyms & similar words

heavensent providential marvelous marvellous astonishing amazing extraordinary marvelous phenomenal unbelievable wondrous supernatural divine heavenly incredible fantastic prodigious remarkable unreal mystical mysterious magical mythical enchanting

Synonyms by register

Formal

supernatural preternatural unearthly divine

Informal

amazing incredible unbelievable awesome

Literary

wondrous marvelous numinous

Antonyms

ordinary common usual mundane natural expected normal

Common collocations

  • miraculous recovery
  • miraculous escape
  • miraculous healing
  • miraculous event
  • miraculous intervention
  • miraculous sign

Word family

noun miracle
adverb miraculously

Usage note

Often used to describe events that seem impossible or divinely caused. Can sometimes be used hyperbolically in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The miraculous recovery of the sick boy amazed everyone.
  2. The butterfly's transformation from a caterpillar was a miraculous process.
  3. The miraculous victory of the underdog team was unexpected.
  4. The magician's tricks seemed miraculous to the audience.
  5. The sunrise over the mountains was a miraculous sight.

Quotes

  • The miraculous is always happening.
  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
  • Miracles happen every day. Not just in remote country villages or at holy shrines halfway across the globe, but here, in our own lives.

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