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adjective

ȯl-ˈmī-tē How to pronounce almighty (audio)
Definition of almightynext
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect the almighty shock that we got when we received the bill

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as in sovereign
having unlimited power or authority when we are young, we want our parents to be almighty and to be able to make everything right when something goes wrong

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almighty

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adverb

as in damn
to a great degree that's an almighty large pumpkin you've grown there

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Almighty

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noun

as in Lord
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe the missionaries gave thanks to the Almighty for their miraculous deliverance from death

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Recent Examples of almighty
Adjective
With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 The World Cup remains a sporting event but offers an almighty business opportunity for many sectors. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Adverb
Putting your life up online — and on one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world — is an occupation that requires an almighty thick skin. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 And the Union saved, and slavery ended, thank God almighty, free at last? — arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
The adaptation extends Almighty Motion Picture’s growing focus on real-life Indian stories. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 McClure is producing Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law via her McClure Films, alongside Michelle Alexandria via Light Year Pictures. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for almighty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for almighty
  1. intense
  2. sovereign
  3. damn
  4. intensive
  5. omnipotent
  6. extremely
  7. fierce
  8. all-powerful
Adjective
  • These could include intense earthquake swarms, rapid ground deformation, changing gas emissions, and unusual heat flow.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Footage aired by local media showed massive flames and fireballs erupting from the tank, with black and orange smoke rising in the sky as firefighters spray what appears to be foam or water in efforts to quench the intense fire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intense
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  • It’s been around since the Cold War era, when then leader Chiang Kai-shek became wary of an attempt on the island by the Chinese Communist Party, which claims Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory, despite never having controlled it.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Washington would almost certainly respond by tightening access to advanced chips, compute and cloud infrastructure, while building more sovereign AI capacity of its own.
    — Will Conaway, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sovereign
Adverb
  • The reason the rent is too damn high is because Wall Street is counting on it.
    — Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026
  • Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of damn
Adjective
  • Both these ingredients are extremely energy intensive, raising concerns about energy demands if they are scaled in their current forms.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Companies are exploring off-planet storage, cloud-like computing, AI processing, data sovereignty and potentially power-intensive workloads in orbit.
    — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensive
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  • God, Spirit, is omnipresent, omnipotent, here to protect us under any condition and without interruption.
    — Russell Whittaker, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of omnipotent
Adverb
  • In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • The scores carry over, promising a fierce battle for the national title, with Rivera aiming for multiple championships.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The diggers than turned to keeping themselves and two injured skiers alive amid the fierce blizzard.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fierce
Adjective
  • Christ shows us that God is all-powerful Love, and that God’s omnipotence is unopposed and saves all.
    — Russell Whittaker, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At Saul's request, the witch summons what appears to be the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel, who foretells Saul's death in battle — raising the question of theodicy, or why an all-powerful God would allow an apparently diabolical act to occur.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
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