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

  • (..) Peabody... I feel great. I... I really feel great! Peabody, you're a miracle worker. Ha-ha! Look at me! I'm dancing! You know, Penny... Sigmund Freud says if you don't like a person... (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman