Mightily

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪtəli/

Definitions of mightily

adverb in a powerful or strong manner

Example Sentences

A1 She tried mightily to open the jar, but it wouldn't budge.

A2 The team worked mightily to finish the project before the deadline.

B1 He struggled mightily to overcome his fear of public speaking.

B2 The company CEO fought mightily to keep the business afloat during tough times.

C1 The politician campaigned mightily to win the election.

C2 The author's latest book has been praised mightily by critics.

Examples of mightily in a Sentence

formal The CEO of the company worked mightily to improve the company's financial performance.

informal She studied mightily for the exam, hoping to get a good grade.

slang He partied mightily last night and is now regretting it.

figurative The sun shone mightily through the clouds, brightening up the day.

Grammatical Forms of mightily

• past tense: mightilyed
• plural: mightilys
• comparative: more mightily
• superlative: most mightily
• present tense: mightily
• future tense: will mightily
• perfect tense: have mightilyed
• continuous tense: is mightilying
• singular: mightily
• positive degree: mighty
• infinitive: to mightily
• gerund: mightilying
• participle: mightilyed

Origin and Evolution of mightily

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mightily' originated from the Middle English word 'mightily', which was derived from the Old English word 'mihtiglice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mightily' has evolved to emphasize strength, power, and intensity in various contexts.