almighty
UK: ɔːlˈmaɪti | US: ɔːlˈmaɪti
adj. having unlimited power; omnipotent (often capitalized as "Almighty" when referring to God)
adj. (informal) extremely large or powerful
The word "almighty" originates from Old English ælmihtig, a combination of eall (all) and mihtig (mighty). It originally described divine omnipotence, emphasizing God's absolute power. Over time, it also gained informal usage to describe anything overwhelmingly powerful or vast. The morphemes "al" and "mighty" remain clearly identifiable in modern spelling, preserving the word's literal meaning of "all-powerful."
The Almighty is often invoked in prayers for guidance.
She felt an almighty crash when the bookshelf toppled over.
The storm brought almighty winds that uprooted trees.
He struggled with the almighty task of rebuilding his business.
Fans cheered as the team scored an almighty victory.