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mightily


might·i·ly

adv \ˈmī-tə-lē\

Definition of MIGHTILY

1
: in a mighty manner : vigorously <applauded mightily>
2
: very much <depressed me mightily>

Examples of MIGHTILY

  1. They contributed mightily to the cause.
  2. She struggled mightily to read his handwriting.
  3. The soldiers fought mightily before finally surrendering.

First Known Use of MIGHTILY

before 12th century

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