mighty

/ˈmaɪti/adjective

Very strong, powerful, or large.

Example sentences

“The mighty river flooded several villages after the storm.”
“With one mighty kick, he knocked the door open.”
“The mighty oak has stood in the park for centuries.”

In informal American speech it also works as an adverb meaning 'very': 'That pie smells mighty good.' The saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword' uses the comparative.

Featured as word of the day on August 9, 2026.

Synonyms for mighty

powerful
strong
forceful
formidable

Antonyms

weak
feeble
puny

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