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1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin mīrāculōsus, equivalent to Latin mīrācul(um) miracle + -ōsus -ous
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin mīrāculōsus, equivalent to Latin mīrācul(um) miracle + -ōsus -ous
Related forms
mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
mi·rac·u·lous·ness, noun
hy·per·mi·rac·u·lous, adjective
hy·per·mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
hy·per·mi·rac·u·lous·ness, noun
EXPANDnon·mi·rac·u·lous, adjective
non·mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
non·mi·rac·u·lous·ness, noun
pseu·do·mi·rac·u·lous, adjective
pseu·do·mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
qua·si-mi·rac·u·lous, adjective
qua·si-mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
un·mi·rac·u·lous, adjective
un·mi·rac·u·lous·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
2. extraordinary. Miraculous, preternatural, supernatural refer to that which seems to transcend the laws of nature. Miraculous refers to something that apparently contravenes known laws governing the universe: a miraculous success. Preternatural suggests the possession of supernormal qualities: Dogs have a preternatural sense of smell. It may also mean supernatural: Elves are preternatural beings. Supernatural suggests divine or superhuman properties: supernatural aid in battle.
2. extraordinary. Miraculous, preternatural, supernatural refer to that which seems to transcend the laws of nature. Miraculous refers to something that apparently contravenes known laws governing the universe: a miraculous success. Preternatural suggests the possession of supernormal qualities: Dogs have a preternatural sense of smell. It may also mean supernatural: Elves are preternatural beings. Supernatural suggests divine or superhuman properties: supernatural aid in battle.
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Miraculous
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example Sentences
- But these modern methods are less miraculous than they might seem.
- Boozer's full recovery back then was considered nothing short of miraculous.
- The miraculous recovery showcased the best cycling has to offer: speed, guts, endurance.
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Word Origin & History
miraculous
c.1500, from M.Fr. miraculeux, from M.L. miraculosus, from L. miraculum (see miracle). Related: Miraculously.
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