miracle
ˈmɪrəkəl
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Definition of miracle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fortunate outcomeunexpectedly positive outcome against odds
  • Winning the lottery was a miracle for them.
marvel phenomenon wonder
2.
supernaturalextraordinary event considered as a divine intervention
  • The sudden rain in the drought-stricken area was deemed a miracle..
marvel phenomenon wonder
3.
excellenceRareperson or thing as an exceptional exampleRare
  • Her recovery was a miracle of modern medicine.
marvel phenomenon wonder
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Expressions with miracle

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minor but impressive achievement
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
drug with extraordinary effectiveness in treatment
Penicillin was once considered a miracle drug.
unexpected positive event or achievement
Winning the game was a minor miracle.
person who achieves extraordinary success
The entrepreneur was hailed as a miracle man after his startup's success.
surprising positive outcome against odds
It's a miracle he passed the exam without studying.
in an unexpected and fortunate way
By some miracle, we arrived on time.

Origin of miracle

Latin, miraculum (object of wonder)

Terms with miracle included in their meaning

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miracle
miraculous transformation
miracle
perform an impossible or miraculous task
miracle
extraordinary event attributed to divine intervention
miracle worship
worship of miraculous things or events
magic
miracle working through divine intervention

Examples of miracle in a sentence

  • Finding her ring in the sand was a miracle.
  • The recovery of the lost child was considered a miracle.
  • Witnesses described the event as nothing short of a miracle.
  • The athlete's performance was a miracle to behold.
  • His artwork was considered a miracle by critics.

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  1. French:miracle, prodige, ...
  2. German:Wunder, Mirakel, ...
  3. Italian:miracolo, prodigio, ...
  4. Spanish:milagro, prodigio, ...
  5. Portuguese:milagre, exemplo excecional, ...
  6. Chinese:奇迹, 神迹, ...
  7. Japanese:奇跡, 神業, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْجِزَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֵס, פֶּלֶא, ...
  10. Russian:чудо, феномен, ...
  11. Ukrainian:диво, феномен, ...
  12. Hindi:चमत्कार, करिश्मा, ...

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