1 adj If you describe a good event as miraculous, you mean that it is very surprising and unexpected.
The horse made a miraculous recovery to finish a close third., ...a miraculous escape...
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miraculously adv usu ADV with cl, ADV with v, also ADV adj
Miraculously, the guards escaped death or serious injury...
2 adj If someone describes a wonderful event as miraculous, they believe that the event was caused by God.
...miraculous healing., ...miraculous powers.