Overmighty

Quick meaning: Overmighty is an adjective meaning Excessively mighty.

Meaning

Excessively mighty.

Example Sentences

But "woe to the people whose liberty depends on the continued forbearance of an overmighty protector."

Before long William of Orange showed such skill as a general and a diplomatist that he became the soul of the general European opposition to the overmighty power of France.

In each the Greek conception of Fate is supreme. In the gods "there is a mighty, divine power which grows not old," and "Men overmighty in stature are plunged in helpless ruin."

Contrariwise, if he leaned to Antiochus, as he must be partaker in his overthrow, so was he sure to be oppressed by him, as by an overmighty neighbour, if he happened to win the victor.

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