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miraculous

/mɪˈræk.jə.ləs/
mi · rac · u · lous
Adverb:miraculously
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• adjective

1

Highly improbable, extraordinary, and welcome, bringing about a remarkably fortunate outcome.

Example

"The patient made a miraculous recovery after weeks in intensive care."

2

Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention; having the nature of a miracle.

Example

"Pilgrims traveled from afar to witness the shrine's supposedly miraculous healing powers."

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• Rhymes for miraculous

• Nearby Words

mirabelle
mirabilis
miracle
miraculous
miraculously
miraculousness
mirage

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French miraculos and Medieval Latin miraculosus, derived from Latin miraculum ('object of wonder'), from the verb mirari ('to wonder at').

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