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- DictionaryRe·doubt·a·ble/rəˈdoudəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent: humorous "he was a redoubtable debater"
Origin of redoubtable 1 First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English redoutable, from Middle French, equivalent to redout(er) “to fear” ( re- re- + douter “to fear, doubt” ) + -able “be capable of”; see doubt , -able
What does the word redoubtable mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word redoubtable . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Britannica Dictionary definition of REDOUBTABLE. literary + formal. : causing or deserving great fear or respect : very powerful, impressive, etc. a redoubtable [= formidable] warrior. There is a new biography of the redoubtable Winston Churchill. REDOUBTABLE meaning: causing or deserving great fear or respect very powerful, impressive, etc.
commanding respect or reverence. formidable. commanding or evoking respect, reverence, or the like. re•doubt′a•ble•ness, n. Synonyms: formidable, fearful, imposing, frightful, impressive, more... Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.
Definition of redouble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective Arousing fear or awe; formidable. adjective Worthy of respect or honor. from The Century Dictionary. That is to bo dreaded; formidable; terrible: as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant: often used in irony or burlesque. Worthy of reverence. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
The meaning of redoubtable. Definition of redoubtable. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
