mirific
Americanadjective
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working miracles or wonders.
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causing a feeling of wonder or astonishment.
Example Sentences
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I vow and swear by the handle of my paper lantern that it was a gallant, a mirific, nay, a most admirable piece.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by Peter Anthony Motteux
The power of the mirific ineffable name is the crown of this Sakti.
From Five Years of Theosophy by Various
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 Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand
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 Alec Ball
Even had he had the use of a bench, instead of a mere chair, he would never have allowed titled ladies in mirific black hats to share it with him.
From The Pretty Lady by Arnold Bennett
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