almightily
|al-might-i-ly|
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/ɔːlˈmaɪtɪli/
(almighty)
all-powerful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almightily' originates from the Old English word 'ealmihtig,' where 'eal-' meant 'all' and 'mihtig' meant 'mighty.'
Historical Evolution
'ealmihtig' transformed into the Middle English word 'almighti,' and eventually became the modern English word 'almighty,' with 'almightily' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'all-powerful,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is all-powerful or omnipotent.
He almightily controlled the situation.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 01:21
