Definition of "mighty" in English

noun

1. (obsolete, rare) A warrior of great strength and courage.

adjective

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.
   • He gave the ball a mighty hit.

3. (colloquial) Very large; hefty.

4. Accomplished by might; hence, extraordinary; wonderful.

5. (informal) Excellent, extremely good.

   • Tonight's a mighty opportunity to have a party.
   • She's a mighty cook.

adverb

1. (colloquial) Very; to a high degree.

   • You can leave that food in your locker for the weekend, but it's going to smell mighty bad when you come back on Monday.
   • Pork chops boiled with turnip greens make a mighty fine meal.