mighty Definition
mighty (mīt′ē)
adjective might′i·er, might′i·est
- having might; powerful; strong
- remarkably large, extensive, etc.; great
Etymology: ME myghty < OE mihtig
adverb
Informal very; extremely
mighty Related Forms
mighty Synonyms
mighty
modif.
Strong
Powerful through influence
great, all-powerful, omnipotent; see powerful 1.Imposing
great, remarkably large, extensive, impressive, gigantic, magnificent, majestic, towering, dynamic, irresistible, notable, extraordinary, grand, considerable, monumental, titanic, tremendous, high and mighty; see also large 1.*Very
great, exceedingly, extremely; see very.
mighty Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- warrior: These range from the mighty warrior to the healing hands of the monk, with several magical classes in between.
- fortress: His mighty fortress at Harlech towers above the coastline, against the background of the Snowdon mountain range.
- oak: Mighty oaks Of all our native trees the oak is the species that sustains more wildlife than any other.
- empire: Where the forest stands today was once the mighty empire with huge cities.
- roar: A second later the rocket roared off the pad with a mighty roar, atop a flame as long as the rocket.
- deed: The sufferings of Paul denote a higher faith than " the mighty deeds " of his earlier ministry.
Used with adjective complement
- beat: I even remember when we had a chance of playing them in the League Cup in the eighties if we beat mighty Oxford.
- wax: But the Angel of the East waxed mightier than they.
Infinitive complement
save: It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Modifying Another Word
- once: In subsequent centuries the once mighty kingdom was steadily reduced in size.
- so: What so mighty and irresistible as the love of God?
- even: Even mighty foes will have an achilles heel which the diligent player can exploit.
- still: The pen is still mightier than the sword - use it wisely FEATURE ARTICLES Here's your chance to make the news!
- all: Above the DJ box were gigantic plasma screens along with a timer to the all mighty countdown.
- much: They reckoned upon him being an all-conquering King and there were occasions when this small nation defeated much mightier powers.
Preposition: in
- power: And He sendeth the thunderbolts and striketh with them whom He pleaseth whilst they dispute concerning God; for He is mighty in power.
- strength: So these two attributes are coupled: Job 9:21, ' He is wise in heart and mighty in strength.
Preposition: than
sword: The pen is still mightier than the sword - use it wisely FEATURE ARTICLES Here's your chance to make the news!

