miraculous

CEFRB2

/mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Like a miracle; surprisingly wonderful or impossible to explain.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Very surprising; amazing.

Examples

  • This medicine is known for its miraculous healing powers.

  • This, the first of the miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana in Galilee.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

More examples

In context

  • What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French miraculeux. Displaced native Old English wundorlīċ.