mightily
in a mighty manner; powerfully or vigorously.
to a great extent or degree; very much: to desire something mightily.
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How to use mightily in a sentence
Owner Oy Changsila said the restaurant struggled mightily in 2015, its first year on Minnesota Avenue, losing nearly $70,000 with lots of employee turnover.
‘Streateries’ are thriving, but only in some parts of D.C. Now Bowser wants to expand them. | Michael Brice-Saddler, Fritz Hahn | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostAmerican presidents from George Washington to John Quincy Adams all struggled mightily to exploit the rivalries among the great powers.
Defeating today’s top threats requires rethinking our idea of national security | Melvyn Leffler | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostQuarterback Carson Wentz, who struggled mightily before being benched for Jalen Hurts, also appeared to have problems with Pederson, and it’s unclear what role that played in the decision.
Eight big questions for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs | John Clayton | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostSan Francisco had been struggling mightily since regular starter Jimmy Garoppolo was lost in Week 8, but the Niners pulled out a surprising road win against the Rams on Sunday to salvage some chance at the playoffs.
Carson Wentz Is In Freefall, And The Eagles Are Going Down With Him | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | December 3, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightThis year, the Martin Agency is also closing its doors for the final two weeks of the year, to recognize how much the company got done, adding new clients and turning a profit in a year when most agencies struggled mightily.
Care packages replace canapés as Coronavirus cancels media holiday party extravagances | Max Willens | November 30, 2020 | Digiday
The music sometimes sounding like the exorcism of a multitude of demons, each one of whom was mightily resisting his expulsion.
The videotape added nothing new to our knowledge, but it added mightily to our emotional knowledge.
While some House members are struggling mightily, others are keeping their races at at least a dead heat.
Squandered no matter how hard we try, how mightily we labor for special attention.
From Smarm To Snark, We’re All Soldiers In The War On Obscurity | James Poulos | December 7, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was understanding, he was helpful, he listened to them, and he encouraged them mightily in all their pursuits.
Murder, Sex, and the Writing Life: Norman Mailer’s Biography | Ronald K. Fried | November 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMrs. Veal had been, subject to fits, and she asks if Mrs. Bargrave does not think she is "mightily impaired by her fits?"
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts | George CruikshankBut swifter still was the hand of the deliverer.Winfried's heavy staff thrust mightily against the hammer's handle as it fell.
The First Christmas Tree | Henry Van DykeIt was Sunday, moreover, and the early services in the new church helped mightily to set a new face on things.
A Prince of Cornwall | Charles W. WhistlerHe blistered Arbuthnot with abuse, swung from the newspaper office, and barged mightily down Fleet Street, a disturber of traffic.
Jaffery | William J. LockeThe vast steam-threshers are mightily devouring what their servants, the monster steam-reapers, have gleaned for them.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert Parker
British Dictionary definitions for mightily
/ (ˈmaɪtɪlɪ) /
to a great extent, amount, or degree
with might; powerfully or vigorously
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