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might⋅y

[mahy-tee] adjective, might⋅i⋅er, might⋅i⋅est, adverb, noun
–adjective
1. having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength: mighty rulers.
2. of great size; huge: a mighty oak.
3. great in amount, extent, degree, or importance; exceptional: a mighty accomplishment.
–adverb
4. Informal. very; extremely: I'm mighty pleased.
–noun
5. (used with a plural verb) mighty persons collectively (usually prec. by the): the rich and the mighty.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE mihtig. See might 2 , -y 1


might⋅i⋅ness, noun


1. strong, puissant. See powerful. 2. immense, enormous, tremendous, sizable.


1. feeble. 2. small.
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might·y   (mī'tē)   
adj.   might·i·er, might·i·est
  1. Having or showing great power, skill, strength, or force: a mighty orator; a mighty blow.

  2. Imposing or awesome in size, degree, or extent: a mighty stone fortress.

adv.   Informal
To a great degree; extremely. Used as an intensive: mighty fine; mighty tired. See Regional Note at powerful.
might'i·ness n.
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