Mighty
adj.resilient, capablewarm
What it means
Possessing impressive strength, power, size, or influence.
Reach for it when giving vivid praise to exceptional force while accepting a slightly heroic tone
The tiny seed eventually became a mighty oak beside the river.
Choose between these
9- everyday
when broad importance or scale matters
not when Great is vague and heavily context-dependent.
- everyday
when sheer size or degree is the point
not when Immense does not establish power, ability, or effectiveness.
- everyday
when physical, structural, or figurative strength should be direct
not when Strong is broad and may understate exceptional scale.
- professional
when real force, capacity, or influence is central
not when Powerful can feel threatening and lacks mighty's storylike warmth.
- professional
when strength includes resilience and reliable performance
not when Robust is technical and less suited to heroic or affectionate praise.
- formal
when ability or force commands respect
not when Formidable can suggest fear and adversarial challenge.
- formal
when a small amount produces a strong effect
not when Potent often describes chemicals, medicine, or influence rather than size.
- literary
when extraordinary strength or effort merits a mythic comparison
not when Herculean is inflated for ordinary demanding work.
- literary
towering
when great height or figurative stature dominates
not when Towering concerns height or prominence, not every kind of strength.
Said against
3- weak
- puny
- powerless
It naturally appears in
3- mighty force
The river becomes a mighty force after several days of rain.
- mighty effort
A mighty effort from the volunteers reopened the path before winter.
- small but mighty
The small but mighty pump kept the lower rooms dry.