miraculous
adjective
mi·rac·u·lous mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs 
1
: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural
a miraculous event
2
: suggesting a miracle : marvelous
proof of a miraculous memory 
Time
TimeHe made a miraculous recovery after the accident.
3
: working or able to work miracles
miraculous power
miraculously adverb
miraculousness noun
Synonyms
- magical
- phenomenal
- preternatural
- superhuman
- supernatural
- supernormal
- transcendent
- transcendental
- uncanny
- unearthly
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
He made a miraculous recovery after the accident. Her memory is nothing short of miraculous.
Recent Examples on the Web Upon miraculous recovery, the HR person is back to work, but now the hiring manager is off on a two-week vacation. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Not only that, but the birth in 2020 of the zoo’s current cub, Xiao Qi Ji, was regarded as miraculous, based on Mei Xiang’s age. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 24 July 2022 While vacations might reduce stress and reverse greying, the scientists do not have a miraculous cure to rejuvenate hair and restore its original color. Chris Smith, BGR, 24 June 2021 His next idea came to him over lunch one day on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, when his dining mates, who included an engineer, began discussing the nearby Brooklyn Bridge as a miraculous feat of 19th-century construction. Glenn Rifkin, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Omicron-specific vaccines created in just weeks would be a miraculous feat. New York Times, 28 Nov. 2021 Just being able to pay my rent and buy groceries without having to work 10 different jobs is miraculous. Charlotte Cowles, New York Times, 11 July 2022 It’s both a vital piece of historical record that bravely captures the unseen horrors of the pandemic and a generous celebration of human dignity whose existence feels miraculous. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 8 Oct. 2021 While doctors have informed Aventer of the severity of John’s current condition, which has restricted his movement, the first lady is keeping her faith and spirits high for her husband’s miraculous recovery. Aley Arion, Essence, 12 July 2022 See More
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Not only that, but the birth in 2020 of the zoo’s current cub, Xiao Qi Ji, was regarded as miraculous, based on Mei Xiang’s age. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 24 July 2022 While vacations might reduce stress and reverse greying, the scientists do not have a miraculous cure to rejuvenate hair and restore its original color. Chris Smith, BGR, 24 June 2021 His next idea came to him over lunch one day on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, when his dining mates, who included an engineer, began discussing the nearby Brooklyn Bridge as a miraculous feat of 19th-century construction. Glenn Rifkin, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Omicron-specific vaccines created in just weeks would be a miraculous feat. New York Times, 28 Nov. 2021 Just being able to pay my rent and buy groceries without having to work 10 different jobs is miraculous. Charlotte Cowles, New York Times, 11 July 2022 It’s both a vital piece of historical record that bravely captures the unseen horrors of the pandemic and a generous celebration of human dignity whose existence feels miraculous. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 8 Oct. 2021 While doctors have informed Aventer of the severity of John’s current condition, which has restricted his movement, the first lady is keeping her faith and spirits high for her husband’s miraculous recovery. Aley Arion, Essence, 12 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English myraclous, borrowed from Middle French miraculeus, borrowed from Medieval Latin mīrāculōsus, from Late Latin mīrāculum miracle + Latin -ōsus -ose entry 1
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
miraculous
adjective
mi·rac·u·lous mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs
: being or being like a miracle : very wonderful or amazing
a miraculous recovery
miraculous
adjective
1
as in magical
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature the miraculous nature of the revelation Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- magical
- superhuman
- uncanny
- remarkable
- supernatural
- phenomenal
- unique
- transcendental
- transcendent
- strange
- marvelous
- bizarre
- unearthly
- outstanding
- supernormal
- preternatural
- unusual
- rare
- peculiar
- marvellous
- outrageous
- eerie
- grotesque
- weird
- baffling
- curious
- uncommon
- perplexing
- puzzling
- funny
- unnatural
- bewildering
- outlandish
- shocking
- mystifying
- wacky
- freakish
- quirky
- fantastic
- singular
- prodigious
- fantastical
- confounding
- eery
- screwy
- whacky
- quaint
- striking
- atypical
- idiosyncratic
- kinky
- unconventional
- unorthodox
- aberrant
- notable
- wild
- noticeable
- unwonted
- freak
- outré
- flaky
- far-out
- conspicuous
- way-out
- queerish
- out-of-the-way
- salient
- prominent
- queer
- uncustomary
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ordinary
- unremarkable
- typical
- prosaic
- commonplace
- usual
- everyday
- routine
- average
- garden
- unexceptional
- predictable
- familiar
- regular
- common
- run-of-the-mill
- expected
- workaday
- frequent
- customary
- habitual
- wonted
2
as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment his miraculous escape from the burning building Synonyms & Similar Words
- amazing
- wonderful
- astonishing
- surprising
- marvelous
- incredible
- marvellous
- extraordinary
- sublime
- stunning
- wondrous
- remarkable
- awesome
- stupendous
- impressive
- staggering
- spectacular
- astounding
- fabulous
- prodigious
- portentous
- unbelievable
- unusual
- awful
- fascinating
- interesting
- inconceivable
- unimaginable
- unique
- unthinkable
- incomprehensible
- exciting
- outstanding
- rare
- eye-opening
- phenomenal
- enchanting
- uncommon
- striking
- noticeable
- sensational
- notable
- charming
- attractive
- unwonted
- singular
- conspicuous
- mind-blowing
- enlightening
- attracting
- invigorating
- smashing
- bewitching
- alluring
- enthralling
- mind-boggling
- energizing
- entertaining
- enlivening
- captivating
- galvanizing
- beguiling
- mind-bending
- animating
- stimulating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unremarkable
- ordinary
- unimpressive
- normal
- mundane
- tedious
- typical
- uninteresting
- boring
- usual
- monotonous
- common
- uninspiring
- dull
- customary
- tiring
- unexceptional
- wearisome
- uninspired
- weary
- wearying
- exhausting
- debilitating
- draining
- fatiguing
- discouraging
- wearing
- disheartening
- demoralizing
- jading
- enervating
- dispiriting
- enfeebling