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   For·mi·da·ble

   /ˈfôrmədəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: "a formidable opponent" Similar intimidatingforbiddingredoubtabledauntingalarmingfrighteningterrifyingpetrifyinghorrifyingchillingdisturbingdisquietingdreadfulbroodingawesomefearsomeominousforebodingsinistermenacingmean-lookingthreateningdangerousinformal:spookyscarycreepyarchaic:direfulbodefulonerousarduoustaxingdifficulthardheavylaboriousburdensomestrenuousvigorousback-breakingstiffuphillrelentlessHerculeanmonumentalcolossaldemandingtryingtoughchallengingexactingoverwhelmingexhaustingwearyingfatiguingtiringpunishinggruelinggrindinginformal:killingno picnicknackeringrare:toilsomeexigentcapableableproficientadeptadroitaccomplishedimpressivestrongpowerfulmightyterrifictremendousgreatredoubtableindomitableinvincibleseasonedskillfulskilledgiftedtalentedmasterlyvirtuosoexpertknowledgeablequalifiedtrainedefficientgoodexcellentbrilliantoutstandingfirst-classfirst-rateinformal:meanwickeddeadlyniftycrackacestellarwizardmagiccrackerjackbadassvulgar slang:shit-hotarchaic, humorous:compleatrare:habileOpposite pleasant-lookingcomfortingeasyweak

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare ‘to fear’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. formidableness noun
   • 2. formidably adverb

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formidableFormidable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. extremely impressive in strength or excellence. “a formidable opponent”. “the challenge was formidable ”. “had a formidable array of compositions to his credit”. “the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal”. synonyms: impressive. making a strong or vivid impression.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionformidable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of formidable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMIDABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · adjective. 1. arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread. 2. extremely difficult to defeat, overcome, manage, etc. a formidable problem. 3. tending to inspire awe or admiration because of great size, strength, excellence, etc. Collins English Dictionary.

5. www.yourdictionary.com › formidableFormidable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Awe-inspiring in size, excellence, etc.; strikingly impressive. Webster's New World. Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat. A formidable challenge; a formidable opponent. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: unnerving. redoubtable. powerful. imposing. horrible. hard. difficult. challenging. awful. fierce. threatening. mighty.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORMIDABLE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of formidable – Learner’s Dictionary. formidable. adjective. uk / ˈfɔːmɪdəbl / us. formidable adjective (PERSON) Add to word list. Someone who is formidable is strong and slightly frightening: a formidable woman. formidable adjective (DIFFICULT) difficult and needing a lot of effort or thought: a formidable task.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › formidableFormidable - definition of formidable by The Free Dictionary

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   1. causing fear or apprehension: a formidable opponent. 2. of discouraging or awesome size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem. 3. arousing feelings of awe or admiration: formidable intelligence. 4. strong; forceful; powerful: formidable opposition.

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   Mar 14, 2024 · formidable ( comparative more formidable, superlative most formidable) Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment . Difficult to defeat or overcome . a formidable opponent.