Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milagre
noun
mee-lah-greh
Definition
A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws; an extraordinary event or action that is believed to be caused by a divine agency.
Examples
- The doctors called it a miracle that he survived the accident.
- Many people believe in miracles and divine interventions in their lives.
- It was a miracle that the rain stopped just in time for the outdoor wedding.
Meaning
In a religious context, a miracle is often associated with acts of God or a supernatural occurrence that transcends the usual course of nature.
Synonyms
- wonder
- prodigy
- phenomenon
- marvel
- fantastic occurrence