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mighty Definition

mighty (mītē)

adjective mighti·er, mighti·est

  1. having might; powerful; strong
  2. remarkably large, extensive, etc.; great

Etymology: ME myghty < OE mihtig

adverb

Informal very; extremely

mighty Related Forms

mighti·ly adverb mighti·ness noun

mighty Synonyms

mighty

modif.

  1. Strong

    powerful, stalwart, muscular; see strong 1.

  2. Powerful through influence

    great, all-powerful, omnipotent; see powerful 1.

  3. 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.

    Antonyms plain*, unimpressive, ordinary. *

  4. *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!

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