wonderworking

1 9.9

Able to do things that seem like miracles and surprise people

adjective
/ˈwʌndərˌwɜrkɪŋ/

: milagroso

Many believed the wonderworking saint could heal the sick with a single touch.

Examples

He was known for his wonderworking abilities, which amazed the entire village.
The wonderworking powers of the magician amazed everyone.
The legend tells of a wonderworking wizard who lived in the forest.
Isn't his wonderworking ability incredible?
The wonderworking healer was known for performing miraculous cures in the village.
Many believe that the wonderworking potion can bring good fortune and health.
His wonderworking abilities amazed everyone, as he seemed to accomplish the impossible.

Synonyms

miraculous

vswonderworking

94 4.3

Very surprising and lucky in a way people cannot explain

is able to cause impossible events rather than only seeming surprising

wondrous

vswonderworking

54 5.8

Very impressive and causing strong surprise

is able to cause impossible events rather than just inspiring admiration

Antonyms

ordinary

681 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

unremarkable

20 3.5

Being ordinary and not interesting

How Miraculous

wonderworking

1 9.9

miraculous

94 4.3

marvelous

215 1.8

remarkable

591 2.8

notable

114 3.7

Surface Forms

wonderworking positive

Morphology

wonderworking = wonderwork (transparent) = wonder + work + ing

Built from the compound 'wonder' + 'work' with the productive suffix '-ing', so the meaning 'performing wonders' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word wonderworking comes from the simple words wonder ('marvel' or 'amazing thing') and work ('to do'). So it literally means 'working wonders', or someone or something that does amazing acts or miracles.