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miracle

/ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/
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Adverb:miraculously
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Plural:miracles
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Adjective:miraculous
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miracle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences.

Example

"Given the severe storm damage, it was a miracle that the historic bridge remained standing."

2

An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.

Example

"Many believers travelled to the ancient shrine hoping to witness a miracle."

3

An exceptional product or achievement, or an outstanding example of a particular quality.

Example

"The compact satellite is a miracle of modern aerospace engineering."

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• Rhymes for miracle

• Nearby Words

minx
mirabelle
mirabilis
miracle
miraculous
miraculously
miraculousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English via Old French from the Latin noun miraculum ('object of wonder'), derived from the verb mirari ('to wonder at, marvel'), which shares a root with 'mirror' and 'admire'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miracle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miracle
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