thaumaturgical

thaumaturgical

A magician performs a thaumaturgical trick for a delighted audience.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to the performance of miracles or wonder-working: "thaumaturgical" describes something associated with the ability to perform supernatural feats, often in a religious or magical context.
    • Pertaining to thaumaturgy: It refers to the practice or art of working miracles, especially as a form of magic or divine intervention.
Usage Examples
  • (Relating to the performance of miracles by a religious figure.)
  • (Wonder-working skills considered supernatural.)
  • (Rituals associated with miracle-working.)
Advanced Usage

  • "thaumaturgical tradition": a cultural or religious system that includes the practice of miracles.

    • The shaman's thaumaturgical tradition was passed down through generations. (A heritage of miracle-working practices.)

  • "thaumaturgical effect": an outcome attributed to supernatural intervention.

    • The sudden recovery of the patient was seen as a thaumaturgical effect. (A result credited to a miracle.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Thaumaturgy (n): the practice of working miracles or magic.

    • The study of thaumaturgy explores the boundaries between faith and superstition. (The art of miracle-working.)

  • Thaumaturge (n): a person who performs miracles or wonders.

    • The thaumaturge was revered by the villagers for his healing touch. (A miracle worker.)

  • Thaumaturgic (adj): a less common variant of "thaumaturgical," with the same meaning.

    • The thaumaturgic symbols were carved into the temple walls. (Relating to miracle-working symbols.)
Synonyms
  • Miraculous: of the nature of a miracle; supernatural.
  • Wonder-working: capable of performing wonders or marvels.
  • Magical: relating to or using magic; enchanting.
Related Idioms

  • Work a miracle: to achieve something seemingly impossible, often through supernatural means.

    • The healer was said to work a miracle every full moon. (Perform a thaumaturgical act.)

  • By divine intervention: through the direct action of a deity or supernatural force.

    • The storm ceased by divine intervention, a thaumaturgical event. (A miracle attributed to God.)
Phrasal Verbs

Note: "Thaumaturgical" is an adjective and does not commonly appear in phrasal verbs. However, related verbs include: - To conjure up: to bring into existence as if by magic. - The magician conjured up a thaumaturgical display. (Produced a miraculous effect.)

  • To work wonders: to achieve remarkable results, often in a seemingly magical way.
    • The new medicine worked wonders, almost thaumaturgical in its effects. (Produced extraordinary outcomes.)