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Mighty has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Adverb

Definitions
Noun
1

A warrior of great strength and courage.

"The mighty knight charged forward to protect his kingdom from the invading army."

In plain English: A mighty is an old-fashioned word for someone who has great power, strength, or importance.

"The mighty was known for his great strength and courage in battle."

Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to an ancient or legendary hero known for immense physical power, as in the phrase "a mighty champion." Avoid using it simply to describe a modern person who is just very fit or athletic.

Adjective
1

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

"struck a mighty blow"

"the mighty logger Paul Bunyan"

"the pen is mightier than the sword"

2

Very strong; possessing might.

"The mighty storm battered the coast with incredible force."

In plain English: Mighty means extremely strong, powerful, or impressive.

"The mighty river carved its path through the canyon over millions of years."

Adverb
1

(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

"the baby is mighty cute"

"he's mighty tired"

"it is powerful humid"

"that boy is powerful big now"

"they have a right nice place"

"they rejoiced mightily"

2

Very; to a high degree.

"The mighty storm tore through the trees with incredible force."

Example Sentences
"The mighty river carved its path through the canyon over millions of years." adj
"The mighty was known for his great strength and courage in battle." noun
"The mighty held their breath during the stormy night." noun
"She felt like a mighty before stepping onto the stage." noun
"That mighty in the crowd seemed to be the leader of the group." noun
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Origin

Mighty comes from Middle English and Old English words meaning "having power," which are equivalent to the modern combination of might plus -y. The word traveled directly into English with its current sense of great strength or influence.

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