almighty
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Great; extreme; terrible.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I heard an almighty crash and ran into the kitchen to see what had happened.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “almighty” mean?
Great; extreme; terrible.
Is “almighty” formal or informal?
almighty is generally slang.