| 单词 | miraculous |
| 释义 | miraculous (once / 628 pages) adj A miraculous occurrence can be providential or heaven-sent, or just peculiarly fortunate and appropriate. In any event, as the word suggests, it has the character of a miracle. The adjective miraculous has origins in the Latin word miraculum, meaning "object of wonder." It's often used to describe religious happenings, such as a direct answer to one's prayer. In a more secular context, a "miraculous comeback" is when a football team that's down by 30 points at halftime ends up winning the Super Bowl. WORD FAMILYmiraculous: miraculously+/miracle: miracles, miraculous USAGE EXAMPLESBut, he added, “the miraculous effects anticipated by some of the new supply side enthusiasts were, alas, without substance.” Washington Post(Dec 21, 2016) It was, she says, "miraculous that I survived". BBC(Dec 18, 2016) I watched with no small awe as Jason initially experienced a seemingly miraculous recovery. New York Times(Dec 16, 2016) 1adj peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention Syn heaven-sent, providential fortunate having unexpected good fortune 2adj being or having the character of a miracle Syn marvellous, marvelous supernatural not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material |
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