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miraculous

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //mɝˈækjəɫəs// UK //mɪɹˈækjʊləs// mirac·u·lous

adj. describing something so amazing or lucky that it seems impossible or like a miracle. You use it when something happens that you did not think could happen.

adj. resembling or suggesting a miracle; extraordinary and highly improbable. Often used to describe unexpected recoveries or survival against significant odds.


SIMPLE

The doctor said her recovery was truly miraculous.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers made a miraculous escape from the forest fire just minutes before the path was blocked.

COMPLEX

Despite the severe structural damage to the aircraft, the pilot performed a miraculous emergency landing that resulted in zero casualties among the passengers.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French miraculeux. Displaced native Old English wundorlīċ.

Usage

Often used to modify nouns like 'recovery', 'escape', or 'transformation'.

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