almighty
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for almighty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having unlimited power; all-powerful.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
omnipotent
all-powerful
Antonyms
How to use almighty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
almighty God
almighty mess
almighty row
Etymology
From Old English ælmihtiġ, built from al- ("all") + might + -y.
Full origin of almighty →Frequently asked questions
What does “almighty” mean?
The word “almighty” means having unlimited power; all-powerful. In plain terms, having total power — or, casually, used to mean "huge" or "enormous".
How do you pronounce “almighty”?
“Almighty” is pronounced awl-MEYE-tee (/ɔːlˈmaɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “almighty” in a sentence?
Here is “almighty” used in a sentence: “Believers refer to God as the Almighty.”
What part of speech is “almighty”?
Depending on how it is used, “almighty” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “almighty” come from?
The word “almighty” comes from Old English. From Old English ælmihtiġ, built from al- ("all") + might + -y.
Is “almighty” a common word?
“Almighty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “almighty” have?
“Almighty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having unlimited power; all-powerful.
Is "almighty" capitalized when referring to God?
Yes, when "Almighty" is used as a title referring to God, such as "God Almighty" or "the Almighty," it is typically capitalized. In its general adjective sense meaning all-powerful, it is lowercase.
What does "an almighty crash" mean in informal speech?
In informal use, "almighty" functions as an intensifying adverb or adjective meaning extremely or thoroughly, so "an almighty crash" simply means a very loud or severe crash rather than implying any actual power.
What is the difference between the adjective and adverb uses of "almighty"?
As an adjective, "almighty" means having unlimited power, as in "an almighty God." As an informal adverb, it means extremely or thoroughly, used purely for emphasis, as in "almighty expensive."
