Miracle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmir-i-kəl/ mir·a·cle

Meaning & Definition of Miracle

Miracle (noun)

  1. an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
  2. an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

Miracle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something extraordinary or surprising

    "it's a miracle that you weren't hurt in the accident"

    similar: caution, flash, marvel, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation, splendor, wonder
    related: curiosity, sight, spectacle, beauty, corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, knockout, apparition, appearance

Related Entry: Miracle drug (noun)

Miracle drug is a different word from Miracle. The synonyms below are for miracle drug, not for miracle.

  1. as in wonder drug

    similar: wonder drug, cure, drug, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, specific, potion, preparation, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill, tablet, dosage, dose, drop, gelcap, bolus, pilule

Related Entry: Miracle drugs (noun)

Miracle drugs is a different word from Miracle. The synonyms below are for miracle drugs, not for miracle.

  1. as in wonder drugs

    similar: wonder drugs, cures, drugs, medications, medicinals, pharmaceuticals, physics, remedies, specifics, potions, preparations, caps, capsules, lozenges, pills, tablets, dosages, doses, drops, gelcaps, boluses, pilules

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Miracle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Miracle:

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

Related Words for Miracle

curiosity, sight, spectacle, beauty, corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, knockout, apparition, appearance

Origin & Etymology of Miracle

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) admire

First known use: 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Miracle

Words & Phrases Containing Miracle

miracle drug, miracle fruit, miracle play, by some miracle, minor miracle

Frequently Asked Questions about Miracle

What does "Miracle" mean?

"Miracle" means an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs. As a noun, it is defined as: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.

What is another word for "Miracle"?

Other words for "Miracle" include caution, flash, marvel, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation and splendor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Miracle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Miracle"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Miracle". Common alternatives include caution, flash, marvel, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, sensation, splendor and wonder.

How do you use "Miracle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Miracle" in a sentence: "it's a miracle that you weren't hurt in the accident".

Is "Miracle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Miracle" is a noun.

Is "Miracle" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Miracle" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Miracle"?

"Miracle" is pronounced /ˈmir-i-kəl/ and divided into syllables as mir·a·cle.

What is the origin of the word "Miracle"?

"Miracle" comes from 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) admire. First known use: 12th century.