It might sound cliché, but there are few things as mirific as watching a sunrise or sunset over the mountains. The feeling of astonishment at the sight can be overwhelming. Many natural marvels provide this type of thrill — “mirific” is an adjective that can be applied to anything that instills a sense of wonder or awe. “Mirific” comes from the Latin word “mirificus” (“wonderful”), but it came into English from the Middle French word “mirifique,” which means “causing wonder and admiration.”