MIGHTY Synonyms: 328 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈmī-tē

Definition of mighty

as in powerful

having great power or influence one of the mighty leaders of the U.S. financial world

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as in huge

unusually large a mighty castle towered over everything nearby

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mighty

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adverb

as in extremely

to a great degree we were mighty hungry after raking leaves all afternoon

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Recent Examples of mighty

Adjective

Evenings were spent listening to presentations by staff, such as an introduction to Dene beadwork and regalia; spotting wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, then watching the setting sun light up the slopes of mighty Denali. — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Eight months of fighting later, the tiny but mighty fighter is getting a huge reward -- a trip home. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Adverb

The Alpine looked mighty competitive, benefitting from the strong slipstream on his final run. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Adding beer to beef, chili peppers, tomatoes and beans is mighty tasty. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mighty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mighty

Adjective

The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Alaska could be transformed into a major data center hub following a new assessment of natural gas resources in the region which appear big enough to power huge advanced computing and AI sites.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

With the full cooperation of a handful of influential boosters, most notably the late Dick Lowe, Dry was the coach when TCU joined the rest of its SWC members in paying some players when that act was a cardinal sin in NCAA sports.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
To the outside world, Mary Carole McDonnell was an influential executive with a thriving entertainment empire.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of influential

Adjective

By sunset, everyone gathers on the beach to watch the last kiters streak across the water as what looks like a giant ball of fire slips into the ocean.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Menu favorites like vodka rigatoni appear alongside new dishes including a giant carbonara raviolo and lobster spaghetti fra diavolo.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of giant

Adverb

In the mid-1970s, the building housing the Westin opened as the very first Holiday Inn resort in the Caribbean, with Buoy Haus’s beachfront location opening as a low-rise motor inn shortly after.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of very

Adjective

That requirement could put Florida on the hook to find a way to pay for a $1 billion penalty in cost sharing for federal food aid, according to calculations by the Florida Policy Institute, or make significant eligibility cuts.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
For Farid, that accessibility is what makes the current wave of memes significant beyond the jokes themselves.

— Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

The gigantic sculptures, though sedentary, have been on tour.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment also got it right with Star Wars Outlaws, but that ambitious open-world title — hardly a fresh pitch nowadays — also faced high sales expectations due to an inevitably gigantic production budget.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gigantic

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