mightily

adverb

might·​i·​ly ˈmī-tə-lē How to pronounce mightily (audio)
Synonyms of mightilynext
1
: in a mighty manner : vigorously
applauded mightily
2
: very much
depressed me mightily

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They contributed mightily to the cause. She struggled mightily to read his handwriting. The soldiers fought mightily before finally surrendering.
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But Ecuador has failed mightily to live up to those expectations this month. — Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 Still, Wyper strived mightily to give the impression that Stonepeak is a reasonable outfit. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Pop struggled mightily in five outings last year, split between the (Seattle) Mariners and (New York) Mets. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 While Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire thanks to today’s IPO, Shotwell will also benefit mightily. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mightily

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mightily was before the 12th century

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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mightily. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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mightily

adverb
might·​i·​ly ˈmīt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce mightily (audio)
1
: in a mighty manner : vigorously
fought mightily
2
: very much
contributed mightily to the cause

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