Almighty: meaning, definitions and examples

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Almighty

 

[ ɔːlˈmaɪti ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

powerful

Having unlimited power; able to do anything.

Synonyms

all-powerful, omnipotent, supreme.

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Word Description / Examples
Almighty

Used often in religious or spiritual contexts to refer to a deity that has unlimited power and authority. Can sometimes be used in a hyperbolic sense in everyday language.

  • She prayed to the Almighty for guidance.
  • The storm seemed like it was fueled by some almighty force.
all-powerful

Describes someone or something with complete and total power, often used in storytelling, literature, or to give a dramatic effect.

  • The villain portrayed himself as an all-powerful tyrant.
  • In many myths, the gods are described as all-powerful beings.
omnipotent

A formal term often used in philosophical, theological, or academic discussions to describe a being or entity with unlimited power.

  • The concept of an omnipotent god is central to many religions.
  • If I were omnipotent, I would end all suffering in the world.
supreme

Indicates the highest rank, authority, quality, or degree. Can be used in various contexts, including governance, quality, and external conditions.

  • The Supreme Court is the highest authority in the judicial system.
  • She achieved supreme excellence in her field of study.

Examples of usage

  • He is regarded as almighty.
  • The almighty dollar.
  • The almighty gods.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

God.

Synonyms

the Creator, the Divine, the Supreme Being.

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Almighty

Used to refer to an all-powerful deity, often in religious contexts. Commonly seen in prayers and religious texts.

  • Oh Almighty, hear our prayers.
  • The power of the Almighty is beyond human understanding.
the Creator

Refers specifically to a deity as the one who created everything. Commonly used in religious discussions to highlight the aspect of creation.

  • The Creator has given us this beautiful world.
  • We are all creations of the Creator.
the Supreme Being

A more philosophical or formal term for a deity, often used in academic or intellectual discussions about religion and theology.

  • Philosophers have long debated the nature of the Supreme Being.
  • Many cultures worship the Supreme Being in different forms.
the Divine

A broader term that can refer to any aspect of godliness, holiness, or spiritual presence. This can be used in both religious and more general spiritual contexts.

  • Feel the presence of the Divine in everything around you.
  • She felt a deep connection to the Divine during her meditation.

Examples of usage

  • I put my trust in the almighty.
  • The almighty is watching over us.

Translations

Translations of the word "Almighty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Todo-Poderoso

🇮🇳 सर्वशक्तिमान

🇩🇪 Allmächtig

🇮🇩 Mahakuasa

🇺🇦 Всемогутній

🇵🇱 Wszechmogący

🇯🇵 全能

🇫🇷 Tout-Puissant

🇪🇸 Todopoderoso

🇹🇷 Her Şeye Gücü Yeten

🇰🇷 전능한

🇸🇦 القدير

🇨🇿 Všemohoucí

🇸🇰 Všemohúci

🇨🇳 全能

🇸🇮 Vsemogočni

🇮🇸 Almáttugur

🇰🇿 Құдіретті

🇬🇪 ყოვლისშემძლე

🇦🇿 Qüdrətli

🇲🇽 Todopoderoso

Etymology

The word 'almighty' originated from Middle English 'almighti', from Old English 'ealmihtig', meaning 'all-powerful'. It has been used in religious contexts to refer to God or a deity with absolute power and authority.

See also: might, mightier.