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mirific

American  
[mahy-rif-ik] / maɪˈrɪf ɪk /

adjective

  1. working miracles or wonders.

  2. causing a feeling of wonder or astonishment.


Example Sentences

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Being a loyal little soul, the child retained his affection for Auntie Anne, but he was swept off his little feet by his mirific parent.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec

Wouldst not that I were ever habited thus, mirific Mammy?

From Hildegarde's Harvest by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe

It was evident that the family, after the arrival of the mirific Jim Deming, had grown somewhat accustomed to Americans and had at length struck a sentimental attitude.

From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver

I can secure them, friends, in any number; For Guinea Pigs are numerous and prolific And as decoys their influence is mirific.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

I don't know how his consciousness could have arrived at appreciation of Antoinette's cooking, for he talked all through dinner, giving me an account of his mirific adventures in foreign cities.

From The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel by Locke, William John