miraculous
Miraculous (adj) means Caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means. Example: “Doctors called her recovery miraculous.”
How to use miraculous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something so surprising or fortunate it feels like a miracle.
Word forms
more miraculous comparative, most miraculous superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French miraculeux, from the same root as "miracle."
Rhymes for miraculous
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What does “miraculous” mean?
The word “miraculous” means caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means. In plain terms, describing something so surprising or fortunate it feels like a miracle.
How do you pronounce “miraculous”?
“Miraculous” is pronounced mih-RAK-yuu-luhs (/məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “miraculous” in a sentence?
Here is “miraculous” used in a sentence: “Doctors called her recovery miraculous.”
What part of speech is “miraculous”?
“Miraculous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “miraculous” come from?
The word “miraculous” comes from Middle French. From Middle French miraculeux, from the same root as "miracle.".
Is “miraculous” a common word?
“Miraculous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “miraculous” have?
“Miraculous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means.