Pronunciation

/ˈmɪrəkl/

Definitions

• Noun: An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and is therefore attributed to a supernatural agency or to divine intervention. For example: “The recovery was nothing short of a miracle; doctors had given up hope.”
• Noun: Something extraordinary that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is hence considered as a manifestation of divine intervention. Example: “The birth of their child was a miracle after years of infertility.”
• Noun (figurative): Any highly improbable or unexpected event that brings about a positive outcome. Example: “It was a miracle they found her alive after being lost in the wilderness for days.”

Phrases

• “A miracle worker” refers to someone who achieves results that others consider unattainable or miraculous.
• “Miracle cure” denotes a medicine or treatment that produces unexpectedly rapid or complete recovery from an illness or condition.
• “By a miracle” implies that something happened only because of an extraordinary and unlikely occurrence.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Many people believe that his recovery from the coma was a genuine miracle.”
• Noun (figurative): “Winning the lottery was a financial miracle that turned their fortunes around.”

Synonyms

• Wonder
• Marvel
• Phenomenon
• Miracle of God
• Act of God
• Prodigy
• Rarity
• Enigma (in the context of inexplicable events)
• Blessing (in the context of divine intervention)