almighty
/ɔːlˈmaɪti/ (bre, ipa) · [ɔlmˈaɪti] /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ (ame, ipa) · [ɔlmˈaɪti] /ȯl-ˈmī-tē/ (ame, mw) · /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/ (bre, ipa) · [ɔlmˈaɪti] /ɑːlˈmaɪ.t̬i/ (ame, ipa)
almighty — adjective
- almightypositive
- more almightycomparative
- most almightysuperlative
1. describing God or a god whose power has absolutely no limits and who can achieve
describing God or a god whose power has absolutely no limits and who can achieve any result they wish.
Rohan prayed to the almighty Creator, asking for strength to face his final exams.
almighty + divine noun (Creator, God, spirit)
Talia's grandmother spoke of an almighty being who watches over every living creature.
The temple was built to honour an almighty god who controlled the sun and the rain.
Kevin believes that an almighty power created the universe and all life within it.
Rania told the children that an almighty spirit watches over them wherever they go.
- all-powerful
more common in everyday English; can be used for humans and abstract forces, not only divinity
- omnipotent
more formal and technical; found in theology and philosophy
- supreme
suggests highest rank or authority, not necessarily unlimited power
- sovereign
emphasizes independent authority and rule over all things
文法句型
almighty + noun
用法筆記
Usually capitalized when referring to the God of a specific religion (the Almighty God, the Almighty Father). Lowercase when describing a divine being in a general or multi-faith context.
常見錯誤
2. used before a noun to emphasize that something is extremely large, loud, serious
used before a noun to emphasize that something is extremely large, loud, serious, or intense — for example, an almighty crash, an almighty argument, or an almighty mess.
Min heard an almighty crash from the kitchen and found the shelf had collapsed.
almighty + crash (common collocation for loud noises)
Dahlia's parents had an almighty argument about money, and neither would speak first.
After the storm, Yasmin found an almighty mess in the garden, with broken branches everywhere.
Tamás let out an almighty sneeze during the exam, and everyone turned to stare.
- huge
neutral register; works in both positive and negative contexts
- tremendous
similar intensity but slightly more formal; can be positive or negative
- massive
common in both British and American English; less dramatic than 'almighty'
- god-awful
very informal, strongly negative; carries a tone of complaint
文法句型
an almighty + noun
用法筆記
This sense is informal and mostly used in British English. It always appears before a noun (attributive position) and emphasizes a negative or dramatic situation. In American English, 'big' or 'huge' would be used instead.
常見錯誤
almighty — noun
1. a name for God used in prayers, religious texts, and formal speech to show respe
a name for God used in prayers, religious texts, and formal speech to show respect and reverence, often implying God's unlimited power and authority over all things.
Heloísa bowed her head and gave thanks to the Almighty for the safe journey home.
the Almighty (definite article + capitalised noun)
Ari wondered whether the Almighty truly listened to the prayers of ordinary people.
Kasia read a passage from the holy book about the Almighty's promise to protect the faithful.
The old pastor spoke of the Almighty as a loving father who never abandons those in need.
- God
more common and general; the standard term in everyday speech
- the Creator
emphasizes God's role in creating the universe
- the Divine
more abstract and philosophical; less personal than the Almighty
- the Lord
common in Christian and Jewish contexts; implies authority and care
文法句型
the Almighty
用法筆記
Always capitalized when used as a proper name for God. The definite article 'the' is almost always used, except in some poetic or liturgical contexts. This is a formal and respectful term; in everyday conversation, 'God' is more common.
常見錯誤
almighty — adverb
1. used before an adjective to mean 'extremely' or 'very much', as an informal way
used before an adjective to mean 'extremely' or 'very much', as an informal way of emphasizing a state or feeling.
The students were almighty bored during the three-hour lecture on medieval farming methods.
almighty + adjective (bored, relieved, glad)
Everyone felt almighty relieved when the airline announced the flight was back on schedule.
That was an almighty foolish thing to do, driving straight into a flooded road without checking first.
The campers were almighty glad when the rescue team finally arrived after two days of heavy rain.
文法句型
almighty + adjective
用法筆記
This adverb use is rare and informal, found mainly in casual American speech. In writing or formal contexts, use 'extremely' or 'very' instead. It only modifies adjectives (almighty bored, almighty glad), not verbs or other adverbs.