Miraculous/mɪˈrækjələs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element Use 'miraculous' to express shock or disbelief over an overwhelmingly positive outcome. His miraculous survival stunned everyone. Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Speech 'Miraculous' can be exaggerated in casual conversation to stress something impressive. It's miraculous how quickly you cleaned this mess! Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal Sometimes 'miraculous' is used figuratively, not to describe an actual miracle. Finding my lost ring in the sand was miraculous.