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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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s also the issue of what his presence could mean for a young group of Patriots receivers that struggled mightily last year.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
He’s struggled mightily since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
After an incredible season in 2023, the lefty struggled mightily last season before accepting his player option worth north of $20 million for the 2025 campaign.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mightily
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mightily. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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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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