Mighty

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪti/

Definitions of mighty

adjective possessing great and impressive power or strength

Example Sentences

A1 The mighty lion roared loudly in the jungle.

A2 The mighty oak tree stood tall and strong in the forest.

B1 The mighty army marched into battle with confidence.

B2 The mighty waterfall cascaded down the cliff with incredible force.

C1 The mighty empire ruled over vast lands with authority.

C2 The mighty thunderstorm unleashed its power with fierce intensity.

Examples of mighty in a Sentence

formal The mighty oak tree stood tall in the forest.

informal That car is one mighty fast ride!

slang He's a mighty fine fella, that one.

figurative With hard work and determination, she became a mighty force to be reckoned with.

Grammatical Forms of mighty

• past tense: mightied
• plural: mighties
• comparative: mightier
• superlative: mightiest
• present tense: mighty
• future tense: will be mighty
• perfect tense: has been mighty
• continuous tense: is being mighty
• singular: mighty
• positive degree: mighty
• infinitive: to mighty
• gerund: mightying
• participle: mightied

Origin and Evolution of mighty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mighty' originated from the Old English word 'mihtig', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'mehtigaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mighty' has retained its original meaning of possessing great power or strength, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something impressive or formidable.