English · Word Candidate

mighty

/ˈmaɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mightier · mightiest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Very strong; possessing might.

Adjective

He's a mighty wrestler, but you are faster than him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Very heavy and powerful.

Adjective

Thor swung his mighty hammer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Very; to a high degree.

AdverbRegister: colloquial

You can leave that food in your locker for the weekend, but it's going to smell mighty bad when you come back on Monday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “mighty” mean?

Very strong; possessing might.

Is “mighty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.