Definition

The quality or state of being powerful or strong.

Example

The mightiness of the storm was evident as it uprooted trees and damaged buildings.

Conversation

I was reading about ancient kings and their mightiness in battle.

That sounds interesting! It's amazing how much power they had.

Yeah, their mightiness really shaped history, didn't it?

Definitely! It's fascinating to think about how they influenced the world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mightiness → It is formed from "might" (from Old English "miht", meaning power or strength) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "mightiness" refers to the state of having great power or strength.

Memory Tip

Think of 'might' as representing power or strength, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'mightiness' means the state of being powerful.

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