adv
mightily
MEYE-tih-lee
Mightily (adv) means With great physical strength or force. Example: “He heaved mightily on the rope.”
adv
1
With great physical strength or force.
"He heaved mightily on the rope."
"The chivalrous knights entered the lists and fought mightily."
2
To a very great extent; extremely.
"He sounded mightily proud of himself."
"While casual-dining chains like Applebee's and Olive Garden are struggling mightily, many breastaurant chains reported 30% or more growth in the last few years."
— Dawn Szymanski, The Psychological Toll of Being a Hooters Waitress (2015)
"She was mightily impressed by the fireworks display."
How to use mightily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stronger, more emphatic way of saying "very much" or "with great force".
When to use it
Somewhat old-fashioned or literary in everyday speech; still used for humorous emphasis.
Common pairings
mightily impressed
mightily annoyed
strain mightily
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mightily
- Superlative
- most mightily
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Etymology
From Old English meahtiglice, "mighty" + the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".
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What does “mightily” mean?
The word “mightily” means with great physical strength or force. In plain terms, a stronger, more emphatic way of saying "very much" or "with great force".
How do you pronounce “mightily”?
“Mightily” is pronounced MEYE-tih-lee (/ˈmaɪtɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “mightily” in a sentence?
Here is “mightily” used in a sentence: “He heaved mightily on the rope.”
What part of speech is “mightily”?
“Mightily” is an adverb.
Where does the word “mightily” come from?
The word “mightily” comes from Old English. From Old English meahtiglice, "mighty" + the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".
How many meanings does “mightily” have?
“Mightily” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: with great physical strength or force.
