Definition of mightily
1 : in a mighty manner : vigorously applauded mightily
2 : very much depressed me mightily
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Examples of mightily in a Sentence
They contributed mightily to the cause.
She struggled mightily to read his handwriting.
The soldiers fought mightily before finally surrendering.
First Known Use of mightily
before 12th century
MIGHTILY Defined for English Language Learners
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: to a great degree : very much
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: with great force or strength
MIGHTILY Defined for Kids
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1 : very forcefully He shouted mightily.
2 : very much Both cities flourished mightily … — Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth
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