miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

the healing miracles described in the Gospels

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

The bridge is a miracle of engineering.

3

Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

Synonyms

• caution
• flash
• marvel
• phenomenon
• portent
• prodigy
• sensation
• splendor
• wonder

Examples of miracle in a Sentence

She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles.

It would take a miracle for this team to win.

the miracle of his recovery

These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

And how many miracles never occur because someone does not have the faith to dare to dream of what maybe could be possible? —Gail Swedroe, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024

The event was considered a miracle, since elephant twins are a fleetingly rare occurrence. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024

While cities like Flagstaff, Pinetop-Lakeside and a few more mountainside locations will turn into a frozen paradise in the coming months, most of Arizona won't (barring some sort of miracle). —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024

Characters overcome challenges, the community comes together, or a miracle happens. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin mīrāculum, going back to Latin, "something amazing, marvel," from mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at" + -culum, suffix of instrument (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) — more at admire

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miracle

• by some miracle
• minor miracle
• miracle drug
• miracle fruit
• miracle play

Kids Definition

miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

Etymology

Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire