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Definition of Mightily
1. Adverb. Powerfully or vigorously. "He strove mightily to achieve a better position in life"
2. Adverb. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree. "They rejoiced mightily"
Definition of Mightily
1. adv. In a mighty manner; with might; with great earnestness; vigorously; powerfully.
Definition of Mightily
1. Adverb. In a mighty manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mightily
1. mighty [adv] - See also: mighty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mightily
Literary usage of Mightily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S.: Secretary to the by Samuel Pepys, Richard Griffin Braybrooke (1855)
"All night still mightily troubled in my sleep, with fires and houses pulling down.
26th. By coach home, calling at Bennet's, our late mercer, ..."
2. Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of by Chetham Society (1854)
"(') Monday: I showed Dr. Jurin my shorthand, he liked it mightily. ... shewed him
my method, he liked it mightily, and has promised to do me service; ..."
3. Publications by English Dialect Society (1850)
"... seeme desperately resolved to hold out to the last, tho sencible they cannot
abide it," adds, " but, however, they are mightily encouraged by their ..."
4. A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from ...by Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson (1805)
"Honker. mightily hated of all others, yet \vas there no- Although they were a.
people .... mightily ..."
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