miracle

mir-a-cle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An extraordinary and welcome event attributed to divine agency; a supernatural occurrence.

  2. 2.

    A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.

  3. 3.

    An exceptional product or achievement.

Forms

plural: miracles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    by a miracle — by extraordinary good fortune
  • •
    miracle worker — someone who achieves remarkable results
  • •
    work miracles — to achieve extraordinary results
  • •
    miracle cure — a treatment that works remarkably well
  • •
    it's a miracle — expressing amazement at an outcome

Related words

See also: marvel, miraculous, wonder
Synonyms: marvel, phenomenon, wonder

Etymology

From Latin miraculum ("object of wonder"), from mirari ("to wonder at"), from mirus ("wonderful"). Entered English via Old French in the 12th century.