myöstavallisen

myöstavallisen is a Finnish word that translates to "unusually large" or "exceptionally great" in English. It is an adverbial form derived from the adjective "myöhäinen," meaning late, and "suuri," meaning large or great. The word is used to describe something that is not only late but also significantly so, or something that is exceptionally grand or impressive.

The construction of the word combines "myöhä" (late) with "tavallinen" (ordinary, common) and then "suuri" (large, great). This etymology suggests a deviation from the ordinary or expected scale, often in terms of time or magnitude. For instance, one might describe a late-blooming flower as "myöstavallisen kukkiva" (exceptionally late-blooming) or an unexpectedly grand celebration as a "myöstavallisen juhla" (exceptionally great celebration).

While "myöstavallisen" can be used in a variety of contexts, it often carries a sense of wonder or surprise due to the extraordinary nature of what is being described. It emphasizes a degree that surpasses the usual, highlighting an exceptional quality or occurrence. The word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in more descriptive or literary contexts where a heightened sense of scale or lateness is intended.