mighty

might-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Possessing great power, strength, or force.

  2. 2.

    Very; extremely (used for emphasis).

  3. 3.

    Very large, great, or impressive in size or extent.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the mighty — powerful people or entities
  • •
    how the mighty have fallen — comment on the decline of someone once powerful
  • •
    high and mighty — arrogant or self-important
  • •
    mighty as an oak — very strong and sturdy

Related words

Antonyms: feeble, powerless, weak
See also: great, might, powerful, strong
Synonyms: forceful, potent, powerful, strong

Etymology

From Old English mihtig, from miht ("might, power") + -ig (adjective suffix). Related to might (power, strength).