Miraculous

/mɪˈrækjələs/

adjective

Something that is very surprising and unexpected, or seems impossible to explain.

She made a miraculous recovery after the accident.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'miraculous' to express shock or disbelief over an overwhelmingly positive outcome.

His miraculous survival stunned everyone.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Miraculous' can be exaggerated in casual conversation to stress something impressive.

It's miraculous how quickly you cleaned this mess!

Pro Tip 3/3

Sometimes 'miraculous' is used figuratively, not to describe an actual miracle.

Finding my lost ring in the sand was miraculous.

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