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   formidable

   /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: "a formidable opponent" Similar intimidatingforbiddingredoubtabledauntingalarmingfrighteningterrifyingpetrifyinghorrifyingchillingdisturbingdisquietingdreadfulbroodingawesomefearsomeominousforebodingsinistermenacingmean-lookingthreateningdangerousinformal:spookyscarycreepyarchaic:direfulbodefulonerousarduoustaxingdifficulthardheavylaboriousburdensomestrenuousvigorousback-breakingstiffuphillrelentlessHerculeanmonumentalcolossaldemandingtryingtoughchallengingexactingoverwhelmingexhaustingwearyingfatiguingtiringpunishinggruellinggrindinginformal:killingno picnicknackeringrare:toilsomeexigentcapableableproficientadeptadroitaccomplishedimpressivestrongpowerfulmightyterrifictremendousgreatredoubtableindomitableinvincibleseasonedskilfulskilledgiftedtalentedmasterlyvirtuosoexpertknowledgeablequalifiedtrainedefficientgoodexcellentbrilliantoutstandingfirst-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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORMIDABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult: a formidable obstacle / task. a formidable adversary / enemy / opponent. a formidable intellect. disapproving the director and his formidable wife. Fewer examples.

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   The meaning of FORMIDABLE is causing fear, dread, or apprehension. How to use formidable in a sentence.

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

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   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.

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   Formidable definition: causing fear, apprehension, or dread. See examples of FORMIDABLE used in a sentence.

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   People who are formidable inspire fear and respect thanks to their size, or special ability, or unusual qualities. If you're a wildly popular celebrity, you probably don't go anywhere without a formidable bodyguard.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFORMIDABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FORMIDABLE definition: 1. Someone who is formidable is strong and slightly frightening: 2. difficult and needing a lot of…. Learn more.

8. 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.

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

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   adjective. /fəˈmɪdəbl/, /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/. /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl/, /fərˈmɪdəbl/. if people, things or situations are formidable, you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful, or because they seem very difficult. In debate he was a formidable opponent.

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

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    adjective. Causing fear or dread. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder. American Heritage. Hard to handle or overcome. Webster's New World. Awe-inspiring in size, excellence, etc.; strikingly impressive. Webster's New World. Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › formidableFormidable Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    FORMIDABLE meaning: 1 : very powerful or strong deserving serious attention and respect; 2 : very difficult to deal with.