miraculous

miraculous — adjective

1. so unusually good, lucky, or impressive that it seems almost impossible — like a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so unusually good, lucky, or impressive that it seems almost impossible — like a person surviving a serious accident with no serious injuries, or a team winning a match in the final seconds against all expectations.

例句

After months of treatment, Dario's recovery was truly miraculous.

collocation: miraculous recovery

The firefighters called it a miraculous escape when all ten children walked out unharmed.

collocation: miraculous escape

同義詞
  • incredible

    more general; can apply to anything hard to believe, not necessarily positive

  • astonishing

    focuses on the emotional surprise rather than the impossibility

  • phenomenal

    emphasizes extraordinary quality rather than luck or divine intervention

反義詞

文法句型

be + miraculous

seem/appear + miraculous

miraculous + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used as a hyperbole in everyday speech. In writing, tone down with almost or nearly for moderation (e.g., 'an almost miraculous turnaround').

常見錯誤

❌It was miraculous that he passed the test.' (too mundane for this word).
✅It was miraculous that he survived the 12-hour surgery against all odds.
💡reserve for events that truly seem impossible, not everyday good news.

2. caused by or relating to a miracle — an event that cannot be explained by the or

2.形容詞C1
釋義

caused by or relating to a miracle — an event that cannot be explained by the ordinary laws of nature and is believed to come from a divine or supernatural source, such as a saint known for miraculous healings or a vision described in sacred writings.

例句

According to medieval accounts, Saint Romi performed several miraculous healings.

collocation: miraculous healing

The old text described a miraculous light that appeared inside the temple at midnight.

同義詞
  • supernatural

    broader in scope — covers ghosts, spirits, magic, not only miracles

  • divine

    specifically attributes the event to a god or gods rather than any supernatural force

  • preternatural

    more formal and rare; suggests something beyond the ordinary but not necessarily from a deity

反義詞
  • natural

    occurring in accordance with the laws of nature

  • mundane

    ordinary and everyday, lacking any special power

文法句型

miraculous + noun (powers, events, healing)

be + miraculous (in religious texts)

用法筆記

This sense carries a literal or religious meaning, distinct from the more figurative Sense 1 (AMAZING). In academic or theological writing, avoid using it as a casual hyperbole.