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View usage for: (maɪti) Word forms: comparative mightier, superlative mightiest1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Mighty is used to describe something that is very large or powerful. [literary] There was a flash and a mighty bang. ...a land marked with vast lakes and mighty rivers. Synonyms: great, large, huge, grand More Synonyms of mighty 2. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb]Mighty is used in front of adjectives and adverbs to emphasize the quality that they are describing. [mainly US, informal, emphasis] It's something you'll be mighty proud of. Being paper money, it rotted away mighty fast. 3. See also high and mighty More Synonyms of mighty mighty in British English (ˈmaɪtɪ) adjectiveWord forms: mightier or mightiest1. a. having or indicating might; powerful or strong b. (as collective noun; preceded by the) the mighty 3. very great in extent, importance, etc adverb4. informal, mainly US and Canadian (intensifier) I was mighty tired Derived forms mightiness (ˈmightiness) noun mighty in American English (ˈmaɪti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈmightier or ˈmightiest1. having might; powerful; strong 2. remarkably large, extensive, etc.; great adverb3. Informal very; extremely Derived forms mightily (ˈmightily) adverb mightiness (ˈmightiness) noun Word origin ME myghty < OE mihtigExamples of 'mighty' in a sentencemighty Yet they look mighty strong this season already and they have just got considerably stronger.The American Duchess is the most genteel paddle steamer to launch on the mighty river.They are also a mighty hard team to get into.They think themselves too high and mighty to listen to common sense.It looks mighty tough but we will keep going and do the best we can.The only other human contact we have is with the settlements dotted along the banks of the mighty river.That way lies one mighty hangover.That's a mighty large pudding you have in front of you.These were great and mighty warriors, and with them were the lords of the empire.It means that the cops are smart and the robbers are mighty good, too.They say he's got a mighty powerful kick on him.He had indeed destroyed a mighty empire: his own.Wanderers' home record is mighty impressive.He'll be watching from home and will be mighty proud of me.All competitions is what City are still in but this one was mighty close.A couple of lusty blows with those mighty feet and it is game over for the big cat.Mighty good it was too.Oh yes, a mighty player, great qualities. QuotationsHow are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished Bible: II Samuel British English: mighty ADJECTIVE Mighty is used to describe something that is very large or powerful. There was a flash and a mighty bang. - American English: mighty
- Brazilian Portuguese: poderoso
- Chinese: 强大的
- European Spanish: fuerte
- French: puissant
- German: gewaltig
- Italian: forte
- Japanese: 強大な
- Korean: 강력한
- European Portuguese: poderoso
- Latin American Spanish: fuerte
Chinese translation of 'mighty' adj - (= powerful)
强(強)大的 (qiángdà de)
adv - (US, inf, = very)
很 (hěn)
Definition powerful or strong a mighty young athlete Synonyms Opposites weak , feeble , impotent , weedy (informal) , wussy (slang) , wimpish or wimpy (informal) Definition very great in extent or importance a land marked with vast lakes and mighty rivers Synonyms stellar (informal) ginormous (informal) humongous or humungous (informal) Opposites small , tiny , unimpressive , unimposing QuotationHow are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished [Bible: II Samuel] SeehugeAdditional synonymsDefinition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition strong, emphatic, and confident He was a man of forceful character. Synonyms dynamic, powerful, vigorous, potent, assertiveDefinition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition large or impressive in size or appearance a grand building in the centre of town Synonyms impressive, great, large, magnificent, striking, fine, princely, imposing, superb, glorious, noble, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, eminent, majestic, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, opulent, palatial, ostentatious, splendiferous (facetious) Definition able to stand difficult conditions They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy. Synonyms strong, tough, robust, sound, fit, healthy, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, lusty, in fine fettle Definition extremely large Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas. Synonyms enormous, great, giant, large, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition huge or vast an immense cloud of smoke Synonyms huge, great, massive, vast, large, giant, enormous, extensive, tremendous, mega (slang), titanic, infinite, jumbo (informal), very big, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, interminable, stupendous, king-size, king-sized, immeasurable, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition too strong to be defeated or discouraged a woman of indomitable will Synonyms invincible, resolute, steadfast, set, staunch, unbeatable, unyielding, unflinching, unconquerable, untameable Definition having a relatively great size, quantity, or extent He was a large man with a thick square head. Synonyms big, great, huge, heavy, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tall, considerable, substantial, strapping, immense, hefty, gigantic, monumental, bulky, chunky, burly, colossal, hulking, goodly, man-size, brawny, elephantine, thickset, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), sizable or sizeable, supersize Definition healthy and full of strength and energy his lusty singing in the open park Synonyms vigorous, strong, powerful, healthy, strapping, robust, rugged (US, Canadian), energetic, sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, virile, red-blooded (informal), brawnyAdditional synonymsDefinition determined and brave Synonyms brave, strong, determined, powerful, daring, bold, hardy, noble, heroic, vigorous, manly, courageous, stout, stalwart, resolute, gallant, intrepid, valiant, indomitable, stout-hearted Definition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms huge, great, big, heavy, imposing, vast, enormous, solid, impressive, substantial, extensive, monster, immense, hefty, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), whacking (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, whopping (informal), weighty, stellar (informal), hulking, ponderous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition extreme It had been a monumental blunder to give him the assignment. Synonyms immense, great, massive, terrible, tremendous, horrible, staggering, catastrophic, gigantic, colossal, whopping (informal), indefensible, unforgivable, egregiousDefinition highly effective The treatment is extremely potent, but can have unpleasant side-effects. Synonyms strong, powerful, mighty, vigorous, forceful, efficacious, puissant Definition very large or immense This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), stupendous, inordinate, immeasurableDefinition sturdily built His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. Synonyms strong, tough, powerful, athletic, well, sound, fit, healthy, strapping, hardy, rude, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, staunch, hearty, husky (informal), in good health, lusty, alive and kicking, fighting fit, sinewy, brawny, in fine fettle, thickset, fit as a fiddle (informal), able-bodiedDefinition strong and sturdy I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me. Synonyms strong, strapping, robust, athletic, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), manly, hefty (informal), muscular, sturdy, stout, husky (informal), beefy (informal), lusty, sinewy, brawnyDefinition strong and sturdy a great stout fellow, big in brawn and bone Synonyms strong, strapping, muscular, tough, substantial, athletic, hardy, robust, vigorous, sturdy, stalwart, husky (informal), hulking, beefy (informal), lusty, brawny, thickset, able-bodiedDefinition tall, strong, and healthy-looking He was a bricklayer - a big, strapping fellow. Synonyms well-built, big, powerful, robust, hefty (informal), sturdy, stalwart, burly, husky (informal), hulking, beefy (informal), brawny, well set-up Definition having physical power I'm not strong enough to carry him. Synonyms powerful, muscular, tough, capable, athletic, strapping, hardy, sturdy, stout, stalwart, burly, beefy (informal), virile, Herculean, sinewy, brawny, swole (slang), hench (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition very large or impressive a stupendous amount of money Synonyms huge, vast, enormous, mega (slang), gigantic, colossalDefinition (of a person) healthy, strong, and unlikely to tire or become injured She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties. Synonyms robust, hardy, vigorous, powerful, athletic, muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), stalwart, staunch, hearty, lusty, brawny, thicksetDefinition having or requiring colossal strength a titanic struggle between two visions of the future Synonyms gigantic, huge, giant, massive, towering, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, jumbo (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, herculean, elephantine, Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very tall towering cliffs of black granite Synonyms tall, high, great, soaring, elevated, gigantic, lofty, colossalDefinition very large or impressive I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. Synonyms huge, great, towering, vast, enormous, terrific, formidable, immense, awesome, titanic, gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, whopping (informal), stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuanDefinition unusually large in size, degree, or number farmers who own vast stretches of land Synonyms huge, massive, enormous, great, wide, sweeping, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), unlimited, gigantic, astronomical, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, never-ending, prodigious, limitless, boundless, voluminous, immeasurable, unbounded, elephantine, ginormous (informal), vasty (archaic), measureless, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition having physical or mental energy He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Synonyms strong, powerful, robust, sound, healthy, vital, lively, flourishing, hardy, hale (old-fashioned), hearty, lusty, virile, alive and kicking, red-blooded (informal), fighting fit, full of energy, full of beans (informal), hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle (informal) |