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mightier

/ˈmaɪtiə(ɹ)/

mightier is the comparative form of mighty.

Meaning of mighty

Adjective

mighty (comparative mightier, superlative mightiest)

  1. Very strong; possessing might.
    • He's a mighty wrestler, but you are faster than him.
  2. Very heavy and powerful.
    • Thor swung his mighty hammer.
    Synonyms:
    puissant
  3. (colloquial) Very large; hefty.
    • Having listened attentively to the statement of Wandle Schoonhoven, giving an occasionable grunt, as he shovelled a mighty spoonful of Indian pudding into his mouth […]1809, A History of New York, Washington Irving
  4. Accomplished by might; hence, extraordinary; wonderful.
    • His mighty works1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Matthew 11:20
  5. (informal) Excellent, extremely good.
    • Tonight's a mighty opportunity to have a party.

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Phrases with mightier

Questions about mightier

What is mightier the comparative form of?
Mightier is the comparative form of mighty.
How do you pronounce mightier?
Mightier is pronounced /ˈmaɪtiə(ɹ)/.

Words near mightier in the dictionary

  1. mighter
  2. mightest
  3. mighteth
  4. mightful
  5. mightie
  6. mightier
  7. mighties
  8. mightiest
  9. mightily
  10. mightiness
  11. mightinesses

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