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August 9, 2026

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.

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