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Definition of mightily

mightily

/ˈmaɪ.tɪ.li/
migh · ti · ly
Adjective:mighty
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• adverb

1

To a very great degree or extent; extremely or immensely.

Example

"She was mightily relieved to learn that her flight had not been canceled after all."

2

With great power, force, or strenuous effort; vigorously.

Example

"The rowers pulled mightily against the strong river current to reach the shore."

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• Rhymes for mightily

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English mihtili, derived from Old English mihtiglice, combining mihtig ('mighty, powerful') with the adverbial suffix -lice ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mightily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mightily
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