mightily
gb/mˈaɪtəli/ us/mˈaɪtəli/
B2
English
~ 8200
nagyon, őrülten, rendkívül, minden erejével, keményen, nagy erővel
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is mightily [adjective]
I was mightily impressed by her presentation.
Nagyon lenyűgözött az előadása.
The team was mightily relieved when the storm passed them by.
A csapat nagyon megkönnyebbült, amikor a vihar elkerülte őket.
He looked mightily pleased with himself after winning the debate.
Investors are mightily concerned about the sudden drop in sales.
She was mightily annoyed by the constant interruptions.
Learner examples
I was mightily surprised by the news.
Nagyon meglepett a hír.
She is mightily proud of her children.
Nagyon büszke a gyerekeire.
They were mightily happy with the final result.
My teacher was mightily pleased with my project.
The manager is mightily worried about the delay.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "mightily" is directly related to the modal verb "might" and use it to talk about possibility (e.g., *"It mightily rain"*). This is incorrect; "mightily" is an adverb of degree like "very" or "extremely" and is used before adjectives or past participles describing strong reactions (e.g., "mightily impressed").
Meaning
very; extremely (degree adverb)
Collocations
mightily impressed
|mightily pleased
|mightily relieved
|mightily annoyed
|mightily proud
|mightily confused
Synonyms
extremely (The most common neutral intensifier; slightly more formal and colorless than "mightily".)
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very (The basic everyday intensifier; "mightily" often sounds stronger or more colorful.)
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hugely (Informal, often used with positive or dramatic reactions, similar strength to "mightily".)
Antonyms
slightly (Shows only a small degree, the opposite of the strong intensity in "mightily".)
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mildly (Suggests a weak or gentle degree of feeling, contrasting with the strength of "mightily".)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very; extremely, used to show a strong feeling or reaction.
To a very great degree; extremely, often showing strong feeling or reaction.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] mightily
She pushed mightily, but the door still would not open.
Minden erejével tolta az ajtót, de az mégsem nyílt ki.
The small company has fought mightily to stay in business.
A kis cég minden erejével küzdött azért, hogy talpon maradjon.
He struggled mightily to lift the heavy box onto the truck.
They worked mightily to finish the project before the deadline.
The team defended mightily in the final minutes of the game.
Learner examples
He worked mightily to pass the exam.
Nagyon keményen tanult, hogy átmenjen a vizsgán.
They fought mightily to save their home.
Minden erejükkel küzdöttek, hogy megmentsék az otthonukat.
She pulled mightily, but the rope did not move.
The players tried mightily to win the match.
We struggled mightily to move the table upstairs.
Common mistake:
Learners may treat "mightily" like a verb and say *"He mightily the door"*. It must modify a verb or adjective, not act as a verb itself: "He pushed mightily" or "He tried mightily." Some also overuse it in very formal writing, where "greatly" or "significantly" may sound more natural.
Meaning
with great effort or power
Collocations
struggled mightily
|fought mightily
|worked mightily
|pushed mightily
|resisted mightily
|strove mightily
Synonyms
vigorously (Focuses on energetic, active effort; slightly more formal and less emotional than "mightily".)
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powerfully (Emphasizes physical or metaphorical strength more than effort.)
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strenuously (More formal; highlights effort and difficulty rather than the dramatic tone of "mightily".)
Antonyms
weakly (Shows a lack of strength or energy, the opposite of the strong effort in "mightily".)
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halfheartedly (Suggests low effort or enthusiasm, contrasting with the intense effort of "mightily".)
Themes
physical_actions
|sports
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
With very strong effort or force, especially when something is hard to do.
With great effort, force, or power, especially when struggling to do something difficult.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mightily
IPA
GB/mˈaɪtəli/
US/mˈaɪtəli/
Syllables & stress
migh - tily (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (migh)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mightily
- Plural: mightilies
Word family
Expressions
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