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miraculous

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mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous

  [mi-rak-yuh-luhs]
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–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

Related forms:
mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous⋅ly, adverb
mi⋅rac⋅u⋅lous⋅ness, noun

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.
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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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