miraculous
Use Miraculous in a sentence
yə Origin:
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
non·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
Synonyms
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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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, like, or caused by a miracle; marvellous |
| 2. | surprising |
| 3. | having the power to work miracles |
| mi'raculously | |
| —adv | |
| mi'raculousness | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
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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Example sentences
It's more miraculous and wonderful than they can imagine.
The minister appeared to see him, with the same glance that discerned the miraculous letter.
These clear miraculous scientific events took place not only in the origins of humans, but in the advancement of our species.
Walking on water may seem miraculous, but for tiny aquatic snails, it's an everyday activity.
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