miracle

noun
UK: /ˈmɪr.ə.kl̩/
US: /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/

  1. A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.

    1. It was a miracle that we survived the car crash. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor called my recovery from the illness a real miracle and couldn't explain it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A remarkable accomplishment or event; something that seems impossible but happens anyway.

    1. The team's victory was a real miracle, they played so well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fact that he managed to finish the marathon after his injury was a miracle. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

marvel prodigy phenomenon sign wonder

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "miracle" in English means: A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency., A remarkable accomplishment or event; something that seems impossible but happens anyway..

The phonetic transcription of "miracle" is /ˈmɪr.ə.kl̩/ in British English and /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "miracle": marvel, prodigy, phenomenon, sign, wonder.

Example usage of "miracle": "It was a miracle that we survived the car crash.". More examples on the page.