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   Might·y

   /ˈmīdē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially on account of size: "three mighty industrial countries" Similar fearsomeferociousbigtoughrobustmanfulpotentsturdymuscularstrappingHerculeanvigorousenergeticstoutdominantinfluentialstrongpowerfulimportantleadingauthoritativecontrollingpredominantprestigiousOpposite punytinyinsignificant
   • ▪ (of an action) performed with or requiring great strength: "a mighty heave" Similar powerfulforcefulviolentferociousfiercebrutalviciousvigorousheftythunderoussavagedestructivedamagingpainfullethaldeadlyOpposite feeble
   • ▪ very large: "she gave a mighty hiccup" Similar hugeenormousmassivegiganticbiglargegreatgiantcolossalmammothvastimmensetremendousstupendousmonumentalprodigiousmountainousmonstroustitanictoweringelephantineking-sizedking-sizegargantuanBrobdingnagiansubstantialinformal:megamonsterwhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greathumongousjumbo(-sized)hulkingbumperastronomicalastronomicwhackingwhacking greatginormousOpposite tiny

   adverb

   • 1. extremely: informal North American "it seems mighty early to be talking about Christmas"

   Word Origin Old Englishmihtig (see might2, -y1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. mightiness noun

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   What does Mighty mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. MIGHTY meaning: 1. very powerful or successful: 2. very: . Learn more.

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   Where does the word Mighty come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word mighty is in the Old English period (pre-1150). mighty is a word inherited from Germanic.

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   What does high and Mighty mean?

   • High and mighty is often used as an adverb meaning in an arrogant or self-important manner, as in Please stop acting so high and mighty—you’re not the boss here. The word mighty means strong, powerful, or of great importance. When someone acts as if they are superior or in charge, they can be said to be acting high and mighty.

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   How do you use Mighty in a sentence?

   • or to stress a rural atmosphere. In a more formal context, mighty is used to create emphasis by drawing attention to itself. Adjective The barbarians faced a mighty army. the decline of a mighty empire With a mighty leap, he jumped across the stream.

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   Definition of mighty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Mar 25, 2021 · Definition of mighty – Learner’s Dictionary. mighty. adjective. uk / ˈmaɪti / us. Add to word list Add to word list. very powerful or successful: In their next game they're playing the mighty Redskins. mighty. adverb. mainly US informal uk / ˈmaɪti / us. very: It's mighty tempting to stay in bed on a rainy morning.

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   What does the word mighty mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word mighty, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mighty has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (Old English) law (Middle English) See meaning & use.

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   1. Mighty is used to describe something that is very large or powerful. [literary] [...] 2. Mighty is used in front of adjectives and adverbs to emphasize the quality that they are describing. [mainly US, informal, emphasis] [...] 3. See also high and mighty. More. Synonyms of 'mighty' • powerful, strong, strapping, robust [...]

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   May 3, 2024 · 1 of 2 adjective. Definition of mighty. Synonyms for mighty. With a mighty leap, he jumped across the stream. The barbarians faced a mighty army. A mighty famine devastated the land. It took a mighty effort to get everything done on time. The small but mighty unit blows air up to 160 miles per hour. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag , 23 Nov. 2023.

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   Mighty definition: having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength. See examples of MIGHTY used in a sentence.

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   synonyms: forceful, potent, powerful, strong. antonyms: feeble. similar words: drastic, giant, herculean, high, omnipotent, sturdy, violent. definition 2: imposing in size, power, or importance; huge; awesome. The mighty fortress withstood all invaders' attempts to penetrate it.