almighty
adjective/ɔːlˈmaɪti/
/ɔːlˈmaɪti/
- (in prayers and oaths) having complete power
- Almighty God, have mercy on us.
- I swear by Almighty God…
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- [only before noun] (informal) very great or severe
- an almighty bang/crash/roar
- (taboo, offensive) used in the expressions shown in the example, to express surprise or anger
- Christ/God Almighty! What the hell do you think you are doing?
- the Almightynoun [singular] God
- to pray to the Almighty
Word OriginOld English ælmihtig, composite of all and mighty.
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