noun
Meaning 1
The property of being mighty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
mightiness
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noun
Meaning 2
A title of dignity; excellency.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Examples
- your high mightinesses; your noble mightinesses
Meaning relationships
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noun
Meaning 3
physical strength
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: might, power
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: strength
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English mighty Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English mightiness From mighty + -ness.