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miraculous

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mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous

[mi-rak-yuh-luhs]
–adjective
1. performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.
2. of the nature of a miracle; marvelous.
3. having or seeming to have the power to work miracles: miraculous drugs.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME < ML mīrāculōsus, equiv. to L mīrācul(um) miracle + -ōsus -ous


mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous⋅ly, adverb
mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous⋅ness, noun


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.
mi·rac·u·lous   (mĭ-rāk'yə-ləs)   
adj.  
  1. Of the nature of a miracle; preternatural.
  2. So astounding as to suggest a miracle; phenomenal: a miraculous recovery; a miraculous escape.
  3. Able to work miracles.

[Middle English miraclous, from Old French miraculeux, from Medieval Latin mīrāculōsus, from Latin mīrāculum, miracle; see miracle.]
mi·rac'u·lous·ly adv., mi·rac'u·lous·ness n.
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