First Known Use: 15th century
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miraculous
adjective mi·rac·u·lous \mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs\
: very wonderful or amazing like a miracle
Full Definition of MIRACULOUS
1
: of the nature of a miracle : supernatural <a miraculous event>
2
: suggesting a miracle : marvelous <proof of a miraculous memory — Time>
3
: working or able to work miracles <miraculous power>
— mi·rac·u·lous·ly adverb
— mi·rac·u·lous·ness noun
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Origin of MIRACULOUS
Middle English, from Middle French miraculos, from Medieval Latin miraculosus, from Latin miraculum
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MIRACULOUS Defined for Kids
miraculous
adjective mi·rac·u·lous \mə-ˈra-kyə-ləs\
Definition of MIRACULOUS for Kids
: being or being like a miracle : very wonderful or amazing <a miraculous recovery>
— mi·rac·u·lous·ly adverb
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