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mirative

mirative

English

Noun

mirative (plural miratives)

  1. (grammar) A grammatical mood that expresses (surprise at) unexpected revelations or new information.
  2. (grammar) (An instance of) a form of a word which conveys this mood. (Compare admirative.)

Adjective

mirative (not comparable)

  1. (grammar) Of or relating to this mood.

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