mighty
MEYE-tee
Mighty (adj) means having great power, strength, or size. Example: “The mighty oak at the edge of the field has stood there for centuries.”
adj
1
Having great power, strength, or size.
"The mighty oak at the edge of the field has stood there for centuries."
"The mighty river carved out the canyon over millions of years."
"She led a mighty army into battle."
adv
1
Very; to a high degree (informal).
"It was a mighty cold morning, so we wore two coats."
"Your sister is mighty clever to have fixed that old radio herself."
"That soup smells mighty good."
How to use mighty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPowerful and impressive, or (informally) an intensifier meaning "very".
When to use it
The adverb use ("mighty good") is informal, often associated with American Southern speech.
Common pairings
mighty river
mighty warrior
mighty fine
mighty oak
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Word forms
- Plural
- mighties
- Comparative
- mightier
- Superlative
- mightiest
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Etymology
From Old English mihtiġ, from "miht" ("might") + "-y".
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What does “mighty” mean?
The word “mighty” means having great power, strength, or size. In plain terms, powerful and impressive, or (informally) an intensifier meaning "very".
How do you pronounce “mighty”?
“Mighty” is pronounced MEYE-tee (/ˈmaɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “mighty” in a sentence?
Here is “mighty” used in a sentence: “The mighty river carved out the canyon over millions of years.”
What part of speech is “mighty”?
Depending on how it is used, “mighty” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “mighty” come from?
The word “mighty” comes from Old English. From Old English mihtiġ, from "miht" ("might") + "-y".
Is “mighty” a common word?
“Mighty” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “mighty” have?
“Mighty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having great power, strength, or size.
What is the difference between mighty and powerful?
Both describe great power or strength, but mighty often carries a grand, dramatic, or literary tone, as in a mighty river or a mighty army. Powerful is more neutral and everyday, and applies broadly to physical, political, or mechanical strength.
What is the difference between the adjective mighty and the adverb mighty?
As an adjective, mighty means having great power, strength, or size, as in a mighty warrior. As an informal adverb it means very or to a high degree, as in mighty fine or mighty pleased.
Is the adverb mighty formal or informal?
The adverb mighty, meaning very or to a high degree, is informal and has a colloquial, often regional flavour, as in mighty tired. In formal writing, very or extremely is usually preferred.
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