miraculous

[mɪˈrækjələs]

Origin

From Latin miraculum (miracle) + -ous

Meanings

1. Of the nature of a miracle; supernatural or inexplicable
2. Highly improbable and extraordinary; amazing or wonderful

Example Sentences

1. The patient's miraculous recovery surprised even the doctors.
2. It seemed miraculous that no one was injured in the car crash.
3. The team's last-minute victory was nothing short of miraculous.

Related Words

• Noun: miracle
• Adverb: miraculously
• Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, extraordinary, incredible, marvelous, phenomenal, remarkable, wondrous

Memorization Trick

Think of "miraculous" as "miracle + us" - when something miraculous happens, it's like a miracle involving us or affecting us directly.