miracle

Definition

  • noun: an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God
  • noun: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

Examples

  • These days, thanks to 'the miracle of television', we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.

  • She worked 'miracles' with those kids. [=she accomplished wonderful things with those kids]

  • The bridge is a 'miracle' of engineering. = The bridge is an engineering 'miracle'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) mean to scare anybody i just wanted john and i to be friends yeah dad, i made a wish last night that teddy was alive, and my wish came true oh god its a miracle its a christmas miracle your just like the baby Jesus well it wasnt long before the news of Johns little miracle was sweeping the nation (..)
    2012 Ted