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View usage for: (fɪəʳsəm) adjectiveFearsome is used to describe things that are frightening, for example because of their large size or extreme nature. He had developed a fearsome reputation for intimidating people. ...a fearsome array of weapons. Synonyms: formidable, alarming, frightening, awful [obsolete] More Synonyms of fearsome fearsome in British English (ˈfɪəsəm) Derived forms fearsomely (ˈfearsomely) adverb fearsomeness (ˈfearsomeness) noun fearsome in American English (ˈfɪrsəm) adjective1. causing fear; dreadful; horrible 2. Rare frightened; timid Derived forms fearsomely (ˈfearsomely) adverb fearsomeness (ˈfearsomeness) noun Examples of 'fearsome' in a sentencefearsome Long ago it must have seemed a fearsome predator.This man had the most fearsome reputation.He could hardly have picked a more fearsome opponent.You darkly feathered and fearsome creatures of the wind!His ability to evade capture has added to his fearsome reputation.At any moment you half expect a fearsome creature to stomp out of the swamp and ferns.Ahrendts comes with a slightly fearsome reputation.The resulting animal bore a close physical resemblance to its prehistoric ancestor with a temper to match its fearsome reputation.These fields are a fearsome sight.They become old friends, not fearsome monsters.It was a fearsome monster about 7ft long.He's part of a controversial conservation plan teaching cubs born in captivity to become fearsome predators.The Druids also had a fearsome reputation as magicians.As a result, there was obvious capital to be made from exhibiting mastery over such fearsome creatures.IT must have been a fearsome sight.Tiny insects become fearsome monsters.The fearsome creatures prove there's more to them than a mouthful of sharp teeth as their complex social lives are probed.When the fearsome imaginary creature makes a surprise appearance, the plucky rodent again uses brain over brawn to avoid a nasty end.A fearsome sight for England players with tiring legs.Forget Jaws, this is the real world of the fearsome predator.The taxman is the clubs' most fearsome opponent - forcing many to take drastic action just to survive.They are a wounded animal at the moment and, when animals are wounded, they can turn into fearsome predators.A fine serve and improving volleys, added to his agility and speed about the court, make him a fearsome opponent. In other languagesfearsome British English: fearsome ADJECTIVE Fearsome is used to describe things that are frightening, for example because of their large size or extreme nature. He had developed a fearsome reputation for intimidating people. - American English: fearsome
- Brazilian Portuguese: temível
- Chinese: 可怕的
- European Spanish: temible
- French: redoutable
- German: furchterregend
- Italian: spaventoso
- Japanese: 恐るべき
- Korean: 무시무시한
- European Portuguese: temível
- Latin American Spanish: temible
Definition terrible or frightening a fearsome array of weapons Synonyms awful (obsolete) horrifying dismaying unnerving hellacious (US, slang) Additional synonymsThe disease has spread at an alarming rate. Synonyms frightening, shocking, scaring, disturbing, distressing, terrifying, appalling, startling, dreadful, horrifying, menacing, intimidating, dismaying, scary (informal), fearful, daunting, fearsome, unnerving, hair-raising, bloodcurdling Definition causing dismay, horror, or revulsion They have been living under the most appalling conditions. Synonyms horrifying, shocking (informal), terrible, alarming, frightening, scaring, awful, terrifying, horrible, grim, dreadful, intimidating, dismaying, horrific, fearful (informal), daunting, dire, astounding, ghastly, hideous, shameful, harrowing, vile, unnerving, petrifying, horrid, unspeakable, frightful, nightmarish, abominable, disheartening, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang), from hell (informal) a museum with an awe-inspiring display of jewellery Synonyms impressive, striking, wonderful, amazing, stunning (informal), magnificent, astonishing, intimidating, awesome, daunting, breathtaking, eye-popping (informal), fearsome, wondrous (archaic, literary), jaw-dropping, gee-whizz (slang) |