Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mirabile dictu
Phrase
/ˌmɪr.ə.bɪ.lɛ ˈdɪk.tuː/
Definition
A Latin phrase used to express astonishment or wonder, meaning ‘wonderful to say’ or ‘amazing to say.’
Examples
- Mirabile dictu, she won the contest against all odds.
- He managed to buy a house in this market, mirabile dictu!
Meaning
It is often used to highlight something surprising or extraordinary that someone finds hard to believe.
Synonyms
- Remarkably
- Surprisingly
- Astonishingly
