Mightily

/ˈmaɪtɪli/ adverb

Definition

With great power, strength, or effort; in a mighty way.

Etymology

From 'mighty' (Old English 'mihtig' from 'miht' meaning power or strength) plus '-ly' to make it an adverb. The root relates to 'might' as in power or possibility.

Kelly Says

The word 'might' in 'mightily' is different from the helping verb 'might'—one means power, the other expresses possibility, but they come from the same ancient root, showing how a single old word fractured into multiple modern meanings.

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