miracle

Definition of Miracle in English :

1. miracle

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

2. miracle

a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Miracle

noun

1.

an event that is contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural cause

2.

any amazing or wonderful event

3.

a person or thing that is a marvellous example of something

the bridge was a miracle of engineering

4. short for miracle play

5. (modifier)

being or seeming a miracle

a miracle cure

noun

1.

an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws and is hence thought to be due to supernatural causes, esp. to an act of God

2.

a remarkable event or thing; marvel

3.

a wonderful example

a miracle of tact

4.

miracle play

n.

1. An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God.

2. One that excites admiring awe; a wonderful or amazing event, act, person, or thing. See Synonyms at wonder.

3. A miracle play.