mirific · adj — working wonders; wonderful. It carries an Arena rating of 1710, earned across 14 head-to-head judged battles.
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Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, mirific ranks #3,017 of 17,135 for Most Sublime Words, #3,176 of 17,152 for Most Whimsical Words, #3,774 of 17,135 for Most Beautiful Words, #6,287 of 17,135 for Most Betrayed by Its Sound.
mirific is pronounced /maɪˈɹɪf.ɪk/.
Why “mirific” is a great word
Actively working wonders or causing profound astonishment. From Latin mīrificus, from mīrus ('wonderful') + -ficus ('making'). Unlike 'miraculous,' which implies divine intervention, or 'marvelous,' a diluted expression of general awe, 'mirific' is the quiet gasp before understanding, the scent of rain on hot stone, the warmth of a hand on your shoulder when you thought you were alone—a word for the world briefly alight, not with magic, but with meaning wrought.
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Etymology
From Latin mirificus and Middle French mirifique.
adj
- Working wonders; wonderful.
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