mirative

/M IH1 R AH0 T IH0 V/
noun
  1. 1

    (uncountable, grammar) A grammatical mood that expresses (surprise at) unexpected revelations or new information.

  2. 2

    (countable, grammar) (An instance of) a form of a word which conveys this mood.

adjective
  1. 1

    (grammar) Of or relating to the mirative mood.