1
: in a mighty manner : vigorously
applauded mightily
2
: very much
depressed me mightily
Examples of mightily in a Sentence
They contributed mightily to the cause.
She struggled mightily to read his handwriting.
The soldiers fought mightily before finally surrendering.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Mahan, on the other hand, tried mightily to portray himself as above the dirty business of politics.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Those moments give voice —their own — to the people who figure mightily into Bamford’s comedy.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
But Manchester United’s victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, in Michael Carrick’s first two games in charge, have been mightily impressive.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mightily. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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mightily
adverb
might·i·ly
ˈmīt-ᵊl-ē 
1
: in a mighty manner : vigorously
fought mightily
2
: very much
contributed mightily to the cause
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