Miraculous
/məˈrækjələs/noun
Involving or characterized by a miracle; astonishingly fortunate or remarkable.
Did you know?Miraculous comes through Latin *miraculum* (“object of wonder”), from *mirari* (“to wonder at”), the same ancient root behind several words for marveling, amazement, and even admiration.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*smei-
“to smile, laugh, or be amused; the wider ancient root behind wonder and delight”
Latin
Latin
mirari
“to wonder at, admire”
Latin
Latin
miraculum
“a wonder, marvel, miracle”
Late Latin
Latin
miraculosus
“full of wonders; marvelous, miraculous”
Old French
Old French
miraculeus
“miraculous”
Middle English
English
miraculous
“wonderful, supernatural, or involving a miracle”