mightier
USMY-tee-ur/ˈmaɪtiɚ/UKMY-tee-uh/ˈmaɪtiə(ɹ)/
- 1Comparative of mighty.
Each wave struck the seawall with a mightier blow than the last.
Within a decade the small kingdom faced a far mightier rival to the east.
Note
Made by turning the y of mighty into i before -er, the same pattern as happier and heavier. It usually comes with than (mightier than the old king) or in a growing contrast (grew mightier each year), and it can compare any of the base word's adjective meanings: strength, force, size or sheer excellence.
mightier is a form of mighty
mighty, adjective: Having great strength or power; very strong. Full entry
- Spelling
- mighty → mightier: change y to i, add -er
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