Mightier: meaning, definitions and examples

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mightier

 

[ ˈmaɪtiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form of mighty

Having greater power, strength, or influence than someone or something else.

Synonyms

dominant, more powerful, stronger, superior.

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Word Description / Examples
mightier

Used to describe greater strength or importance, often in a metaphorical sense.

  • The pen is mightier than the sword.
  • Nature is mightier than any human creation.
stronger

Used to indicate greater physical strength or emotional resilience.

  • After the training, she felt stronger both physically and mentally.
  • Their friendship grew stronger over the years.
more powerful

Often used for direct comparisons to indicate greater influence, strength, or capability.

  • With this upgrade, the computer is more powerful.
  • Politically, this party is more powerful than its rivals.
superior

Used to indicate higher quality, status, or rank. It can sound arrogant if used to describe people.

  • This brand of coffee is superior to the others.
  • His skills were superior to those of his peers.
dominant

Often used when one entity has control or influence over others. It can have a negative connotation if implying oppression.

  • The dominant player in the market set the prices.
  • His dominant personality made others feel overshadowed.

Examples of usage

  • The pen is mightier than the sword.
  • His mightier physique helped him win the wrestling match.
  • She believed her mightier intellect would lead her to success.

Translations

Translations of the word "mightier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais poderoso

🇮🇳 अधिक शक्तिशाली

🇩🇪 mächtiger

🇮🇩 lebih kuat

🇺🇦 могутніший

🇵🇱 potężniejszy

🇯🇵 より強力な

🇫🇷 plus puissant

🇪🇸 más poderoso

🇹🇷 daha güçlü

🇰🇷 더 강한

🇸🇦 أكثر قوة

🇨🇿 mocnější

🇸🇰 mocnejší

🇨🇳 更强大

🇸🇮 močnejši

🇮🇸 máttugri

🇰🇿 қуаттырақ

🇬🇪 უფრო ძლიერი

🇦🇿 daha güclü

🇲🇽 más poderoso

Etymology

The word 'mightier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'mighty'. The origin of 'mighty' can be traced back to the Old English word 'mihtig', meaning strong or powerful. Over time, the comparative form 'mightier' evolved to describe something with greater power, strength, or influence than another. The concept of mightier has been used in literature, speeches, and everyday conversation to emphasize the superiority of one thing over another.

See also: Almighty, might.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,393, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.