Definition

Adverb: - In a miraculous manner: In a way that is extraordinary, astonishing, or seemingly impossible, often attributed to divine intervention or a very fortunate and unlikely event.

Usage

The adverb "miraculously" is used to describe an action or event that happens in a way that defies normal expectation or probability. It emphasizes the surprising, wonderful, or inexplicable nature of the outcome. - It typically modifies a verb to describe how something happened. - It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, before the main verb, or at the end for emphasis.

Examples

• The driver survived the crash miraculously.
• Miraculously, the ancient manuscript was found completely intact after the fire.
• The patient recovered miraculously after all hope seemed lost.
• The vase fell from the shelf but landed miraculously upright.

Advanced Usage

• "miraculously enough": Used to introduce a statement that is surprisingly true, often expressing personal astonishment.
  • Miraculously enough, my keys were in the first pocket I checked.

Variants and Related Words

• Miraculous (adjective): Having the character of a miracle; extraordinary and bringing welcome consequences.
  • Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
• Miracle (noun): An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.
  • Many believed the sudden healing was a miracle.

Synonyms

• Astonishingly: In a very surprising or impressive way.
• Unbelievably: In a manner that is difficult to believe; incredibly.
• Providentially: In a way that involves divine foresight or intervention; fortunately.
• Incredibly: To a great degree; amazingly.

Antonyms

• Predictably: As could be expected; in a way that is not surprising.
• Normally: Under normal or usual conditions; ordinarily.
• Typically: In most cases; usually.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• By a miracle: Used to describe something that happened through a miraculous or extremely fortunate event.
  • He escaped the burning building by a miracle.
• A miracle worker: A person who achieves remarkable results, as if by magic.
  • The surgeon was considered a miracle worker by the family.

Adverb

1. in a miraculous manner
   • my hand grasped the gun that was, miraculously, lying on the ground beside my finger tips