mightily
Mightily (adv) means With great physical strength or force. Example: “He heaved mightily on the rope.”
How to use mightily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stronger, more emphatic way of saying "very much" or "with great force".
Somewhat old-fashioned or literary in everyday speech; still used for humorous emphasis.
Word forms
more mightily comparative, most mightily superlative
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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.