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MIRACULOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
Example:
a providential recovery
Synonyms:
heaven-sent; miraculous; providential
Classified under:
Similar:
fortunate (having unexpected good fortune)
Derivation:
miracle (a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Being or having the character of a miracle
Synonyms:
marvellous; marvelous; miraculous
Classified under:
Similar:
supernatural (not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material)
Derivation:
miracle (any amazing or wonderful occurrence)
