Word
miraculous
Phoneticsmirac·u·lous
US/mɝˈækjəɫəs/
UK/mɪɹˈækjʊləs/
Definitions
01supernatural or divine
B2 · Upper Intermediate Religion
adj. caused by a god or a supernatural power that science cannot explain.
adj. occurring through divine or supernatural intervention; transcending the known laws of nature.
“The villagers believed the sudden rain was a miraculous gift from heaven.”
“The hagiography details several miraculous healings attributed to the saint, which the church later investigated for official canonisation.”
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02amazing or lucky
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. very surprising and lucky, especially when you did not expect a good result.
adj. highly improbable and extraordinary; bringing about a very welcome result against all odds.
“The pilot made a miraculous landing in the field after the engine failed.”
“The team staged a miraculous comeback in the final minutes of the match, scoring three goals to secure their place in the championship.”
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Real-World Examples
“It was Stumpf's research assistant Oskar Pfungst who eventually got to the root of Hans's miraculous powers.” “It is a neat visual metaphor for a true story that seems miraculous in itself.” Etymology
From Middle French miraculeux. Displaced native Old English wundorlīċ.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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