miraculous

Everyday

1. Like a miracle; amazing and hard to explain: a miraculous escape. tree →
2. (religion) Done by a miracle, through the power of God. tree →
3. Very good or surprising in its effect: a miraculous cure. tree →

In the lessons

In news and stories «miraculous» shows something lucky or wonderful happened against the odds: «a miraculous recovery», «it was miraculous that nobody was hurt». Phrases: miraculous escape, miraculous recovery.

Examples

• It was miraculous that the cat survived the fall. tree →
• The team made a miraculous comeback. tree →
• The boat had a miraculous escape from the storm. tree →
• Her recovery was miraculous. tree →
• The cream did not have miraculous powers after all. tree →
• The garden made a miraculous change after the rain. tree →
• In the story, a miraculous light filled the cave. tree →
• A miraculous cure is effected by a supernatural being. tree →

Note

Adjective from «miracle». Spelling: mirac-U-lous. Adverb: miraculously. Trap: adverts that promise «miraculous» results are often not true.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Commentators say the Hebrew word pele is used of wonders that only God can do or understand. In the primary lessons: In news and stories «miraculous» shows something lucky or wonderful happened against the odds: «a miraculous recovery», «it was miraculous that nobody was hurt». Phrases: miraculous escape, miraculous recovery.

Examples

• It tends to be used of things that are marvelous, miraculous, or otherwise supernatural and extraordinary, i.e. that which defies the human ability to do or understand and must therefore be divine, e.g. [Deuteronomy 28:59], [Psalm 118:23], [Psalm 139:6]. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Adjective from «miracle». Spelling: mirac-U-lous. Adverb: miraculously. Trap: adverts that promise «miraculous» results are often not true.