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mi·rac·u·lous
\mə̇ˈrakyələs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French miraculeux, from Medieval Latin miraculosus, from Latin miraculum + -osus -ose
1. : of the nature of a miracle : interpreted as performed by supernatural power or effected by the direct agency of an almighty power and not by natural causes : supernatural
2. : resembling a miracle : possessing such unusual qualities as to seem supernatural : marvelous, wonderful
< the miraculous thing about the airplane was speed — Harper's >
< the book appeared to have met an almost miraculous response — C.B.Forcey >
< gave proof of a miraculous memory — Time >
3. : working or having the power to work miracles
< wore a miraculous medal — Jean Stafford > |