mightily

[mahyt-l-ee]

adverb

1. in a mighty manner; powerfully or vigorously.

2. to a great extent or degree; very much.

   to desire something mightily.

ˈmightily

/ ˈmaɪtɪlɪ /

adverb

1. to a great extent, amount, or degree

2. with might; powerfully or vigorously

Word History and Origins

Origin of mightily¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English mihtiglīce. See mighty, -ly

Example Sentences

A remarkable comeback on Sunday saw the US come mightily close to catching Europe but they ultimately fell short, losing 15-13.

From BBC

The Trojans might have been in better shape before that if it weren’t for their defense, which struggled mightily throughout Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Skipper said coaches have commenced a deep dive into the roster to search for players who could provide additional help after the team struggled so mightily in its first three games.

From Los Angeles Times

I was mightily impressed by Howell's cameo debut in the penultimate game of last season.

From BBC

The South Korean rookie has struggled mightily at the plate lately, with an 0-for-3 performance Monday leaving him just three for 24 since July 19.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• strongly 
• vigorously 

When To Use

What does mightily mean?

Mightily means with might—great strength or power. To do something mightily is to do it in a strong or powerful way.Mightily is the adverb form of the adjective mighty, which means extremely strong (as in a mighty warrior) or powerful (as in a mighty king).Sometimes, mighty is used as a very informal way of saying very or extremely, and mightily can be used in a similar way to mean very or very much, as in I’m mightily impressed. This use of mightily can sound a bit old-fashioned or folksy.Example: He ruled mightily, and his empire extended to the ends of the earth.