mightily
adverb
Form of mighty , adverb of mighty.
Simple meaning
With much physical force, power.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mytuhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmaɪtəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
now literary
With much physical force, power, or strength; also, with divine or superhuman power or strength.
With much emotional, intellectual, or mental force or power; vehemently.
In a mighty manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: With much physical force, power, or strength; also, with divine or superhuman power or strength.
Used this way, mightily is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Formal
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Literary and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Comfortable in writing and prepared speech; in casual conversation a shorter everyday word usually sounds more natural.
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More ways to use mightily
- “He strove mightily to achieve a better position in life.”adverb
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