Definition of formidable in English:

formidable

adjective ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)lfəˈmɪdəb(ə)l

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
a formidable opponent
Example sentencesExamples
- Bayern would look more formidable if they could get two of their most talented midfielders fully fit.
- This made him a formidable thinker but his knowledge and expertise did not just come from midnight oil.
- The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.
- In Hassan, though, he came up against a formidable opponent and a smart street fighter.
- Pittodrie presently holds one of the most formidable fear factors in the Premierleague.
- It was an emphatic victory and formidable testimony to his talent and determination.
- Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money.
- He has built a formidable reputation on challenging the corporate orthodoxy.
- A formidable array of armour and troops roared through in a never ending stream.
- As for Johnson, the old Lion may be getting a bit long in the tooth but he is still a formidable opponent.
- Among a formidable list of opponents, the American Deena Kastor may be the most dangerous.
- The shipbuilders have been playing well and are formidable opponents for anyone on their own patch.
- His accomplishments were formidable during the first three decades of his reign.
- The doctrine in detail is one of formidable complexity, but its basic principle is simple.
- In the face of such formidable colleagues, Jo's desire to impress and succeed is even more acute.
- The trick will be to blend this talent into a formidable team by championship time.
- He assuredly bumped off a formidable array of erstwhile friends and possible rivals.
- Yet for a chef who shoots from the mouth, Ramsay inspires formidable loyalty.
- That brings a formidable new dimension to the conflict, further magnified by its global scale.
- What we do know is that she has a formidable mind, powerful admirers and a yellow plastic digger on her desk.
Synonyms
intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing, disquieting, dreadful, brooding, awesome, fearsome, ominous, foreboding, sinister, menacing, mean-looking, threatening, dangerous
informal spooky, scary, creepy
archaic direful, bodeful
onerous, arduous, taxing, difficult, hard, heavy, laborious, burdensome, strenuous, vigorous, back-breaking, stiff, uphill, relentless, Herculean, monumental, colossal
demanding, trying, tough, challenging, exacting, overwhelming
exhausting, wearying, fatiguing, tiring, punishing, gruelling, grinding
informal killing, no picnic
British informal knackering
rare toilsome, exigent
capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished
impressive, strong, powerful, mighty, terrific, tremendous, great, redoubtable, indomitable, invincible
seasoned, skilful, skilled, gifted, talented, masterly, virtuoso, expert, knowledgeable, qualified, trained
efficient, good, excellent, brilliant, outstanding, first-class, first-rate
informal mean, wicked, deadly, nifty, crack, ace, stellar, wizard, magic
North American informal crackerjack, badass
vulgar slang shit-hot
archaic or humorous compleat
rare habile

Usage

There are two possible pronunciations of formidable: one with the stress on the for- and the other with the stress on the -mid-. The second pronunciation is now common in British English, but the traditional pronunciation places the stress on the first syllable. Both pronunciations are acceptable in modern standard English

Derivatives

formidableness

noun

The expansion of the domestic markets and the very large-scale integration effected by technology-savvy institutions give Mumbai a formidableness that other cities in Asia and Australia may envy.
Example sentencesExamples
- Immediately this musty record of man's land lust assumes the formidableness of a battle - the quick struggling with the dust.
- Phillips recreates each of the great eras of wine consumption, with their very different values and palates, and vividly conveys the sheer formidableness of much that has been drunk and enjoyed.
- The formidableness of this sword is second only to that of the lightsaber.
- Shoes make the foot look shorter and more precious, and yet add the formidableness of extra height, and often a sort of stiletto menace.

formidably

adverb fəˈmɪdəb(ə)liˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)li

While the haddock was formidably smokey, the mustard cream sauce was far less rich (although without an overbearing taste of mustard) than some versions I've had the misfortune to come across.
Example sentencesExamples
- But among the educated middle classes in India the knowledge of Shakespeare is formidably good, alarming really, because you find people who know the text as well as you do.
- Okay, there are ‘free’ appetisers, a micro-course, coffee and petits fours, but with about 300 per cent mark-up on wine, you're contemplating a formidably expensive treat.
- It's ridiculous that this President, who has proven himself a formidably talented debater, is scared to answer questions in anything remotely resembling an unpredictable environment.
- The Edinburgh-based think tank recently set out some formidably ambitious, perhaps audacious, targets for the country, to be achieved within 10 years or so, and is now challenging politicians to sign up.

Origin

Late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare 'to fear'.

Definition of formidable in US English:

formidable

adjective

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
a formidable opponent
Example sentencesExamples
- The trick will be to blend this talent into a formidable team by championship time.
- What we do know is that she has a formidable mind, powerful admirers and a yellow plastic digger on her desk.
- His accomplishments were formidable during the first three decades of his reign.
- This made him a formidable thinker but his knowledge and expertise did not just come from midnight oil.
- Among a formidable list of opponents, the American Deena Kastor may be the most dangerous.
- It was an emphatic victory and formidable testimony to his talent and determination.
- Bayern would look more formidable if they could get two of their most talented midfielders fully fit.
- Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money.
- In the face of such formidable colleagues, Jo's desire to impress and succeed is even more acute.
- Pittodrie presently holds one of the most formidable fear factors in the Premierleague.
- That brings a formidable new dimension to the conflict, further magnified by its global scale.
- The shipbuilders have been playing well and are formidable opponents for anyone on their own patch.
- A formidable array of armour and troops roared through in a never ending stream.
- He assuredly bumped off a formidable array of erstwhile friends and possible rivals.
- Yet for a chef who shoots from the mouth, Ramsay inspires formidable loyalty.
- The doctrine in detail is one of formidable complexity, but its basic principle is simple.
- As for Johnson, the old Lion may be getting a bit long in the tooth but he is still a formidable opponent.
- He has built a formidable reputation on challenging the corporate orthodoxy.
- In Hassan, though, he came up against a formidable opponent and a smart street fighter.
- The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.
Synonyms
intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing, disquieting, dreadful, brooding, awesome, fearsome, ominous, foreboding, sinister, menacing, mean-looking, threatening, dangerous
onerous, arduous, taxing, difficult, hard, heavy, laborious, burdensome, strenuous, vigorous, back-breaking, stiff, uphill, relentless, herculean, monumental, colossal
capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished

Usage

The preferred pronunciation of formidable is with the stress on for-, although the stress is sometimes heard on the second syllable (in Britain more than in the US)

Origin

Late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare ‘to fear’.

单词	formidable
释义	Definition of formidable in English: formidable adjective ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)lfəˈmɪdəb(ə)l Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. a formidable opponent Example sentencesExamples Bayern would look more formidable if they could get two of their most talented midfielders fully fit. This made him a formidable thinker but his knowledge and expertise did not just come from midnight oil. The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents. In Hassan, though, he came up against a formidable opponent and a smart street fighter. Pittodrie presently holds one of the most formidable fear factors in the Premierleague. It was an emphatic victory and formidable testimony to his talent and determination. Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money. He has built a formidable reputation on challenging the corporate orthodoxy. A formidable array of armour and troops roared through in a never ending stream. As for Johnson, the old Lion may be getting a bit long in the tooth but he is still a formidable opponent. Among a formidable list of opponents, the American Deena Kastor may be the most dangerous. The shipbuilders have been playing well and are formidable opponents for anyone on their own patch. His accomplishments were formidable during the first three decades of his reign. The doctrine in detail is one of formidable complexity, but its basic principle is simple. In the face of such formidable colleagues, Jo's desire to impress and succeed is even more acute. The trick will be to blend this talent into a formidable team by championship time. He assuredly bumped off a formidable array of erstwhile friends and possible rivals. Yet for a chef who shoots from the mouth, Ramsay inspires formidable loyalty. That brings a formidable new dimension to the conflict, further magnified by its global scale. What we do know is that she has a formidable mind, powerful admirers and a yellow plastic digger on her desk. Synonyms intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing, disquieting, dreadful, brooding, awesome, fearsome, ominous, foreboding, sinister, menacing, mean-looking, threatening, dangerous informal spooky, scary, creepy archaic direful, bodeful onerous, arduous, taxing, difficult, hard, heavy, laborious, burdensome, strenuous, vigorous, back-breaking, stiff, uphill, relentless, Herculean, monumental, colossal demanding, trying, tough, challenging, exacting, overwhelming exhausting, wearying, fatiguing, tiring, punishing, gruelling, grinding informal killing, no picnic British informal knackering rare toilsome, exigent capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished impressive, strong, powerful, mighty, terrific, tremendous, great, redoubtable, indomitable, invincible seasoned, skilful, skilled, gifted, talented, masterly, virtuoso, expert, knowledgeable, qualified, trained efficient, good, excellent, brilliant, outstanding, first-class, first-rate informal mean, wicked, deadly, nifty, crack, ace, stellar, wizard, magic North American informal crackerjack, badass vulgar slang shit-hot archaic or humorous compleat rare habile Usage There are two possible pronunciations of formidable: one with the stress on the for- and the other with the stress on the -mid-. The second pronunciation is now common in British English, but the traditional pronunciation places the stress on the first syllable. Both pronunciations are acceptable in modern standard English Derivatives formidableness noun The expansion of the domestic markets and the very large-scale integration effected by technology-savvy institutions give Mumbai a formidableness that other cities in Asia and Australia may envy. Example sentencesExamples Immediately this musty record of man's land lust assumes the formidableness of a battle - the quick struggling with the dust. Phillips recreates each of the great eras of wine consumption, with their very different values and palates, and vividly conveys the sheer formidableness of much that has been drunk and enjoyed. The formidableness of this sword is second only to that of the lightsaber. Shoes make the foot look shorter and more precious, and yet add the formidableness of extra height, and often a sort of stiletto menace. formidably adverb fəˈmɪdəb(ə)liˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)li While the haddock was formidably smokey, the mustard cream sauce was far less rich (although without an overbearing taste of mustard) than some versions I've had the misfortune to come across. Example sentencesExamples But among the educated middle classes in India the knowledge of Shakespeare is formidably good, alarming really, because you find people who know the text as well as you do. Okay, there are ‘free’ appetisers, a micro-course, coffee and petits fours, but with about 300 per cent mark-up on wine, you're contemplating a formidably expensive treat. It's ridiculous that this President, who has proven himself a formidably talented debater, is scared to answer questions in anything remotely resembling an unpredictable environment. The Edinburgh-based think tank recently set out some formidably ambitious, perhaps audacious, targets for the country, to be achieved within 10 years or so, and is now challenging politicians to sign up. Origin Late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare 'to fear'. Definition of formidable in US English: formidable adjective Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. a formidable opponent Example sentencesExamples The trick will be to blend this talent into a formidable team by championship time. What we do know is that she has a formidable mind, powerful admirers and a yellow plastic digger on her desk. His accomplishments were formidable during the first three decades of his reign. This made him a formidable thinker but his knowledge and expertise did not just come from midnight oil. Among a formidable list of opponents, the American Deena Kastor may be the most dangerous. It was an emphatic victory and formidable testimony to his talent and determination. Bayern would look more formidable if they could get two of their most talented midfielders fully fit. Whoever it was, they have assembled a formidable array of talent and spent a lot of money. In the face of such formidable colleagues, Jo's desire to impress and succeed is even more acute. Pittodrie presently holds one of the most formidable fear factors in the Premierleague. That brings a formidable new dimension to the conflict, further magnified by its global scale. The shipbuilders have been playing well and are formidable opponents for anyone on their own patch. A formidable array of armour and troops roared through in a never ending stream. He assuredly bumped off a formidable array of erstwhile friends and possible rivals. Yet for a chef who shoots from the mouth, Ramsay inspires formidable loyalty. The doctrine in detail is one of formidable complexity, but its basic principle is simple. As for Johnson, the old Lion may be getting a bit long in the tooth but he is still a formidable opponent. He has built a formidable reputation on challenging the corporate orthodoxy. In Hassan, though, he came up against a formidable opponent and a smart street fighter. The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents. Synonyms intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing, disquieting, dreadful, brooding, awesome, fearsome, ominous, foreboding, sinister, menacing, mean-looking, threatening, dangerous onerous, arduous, taxing, difficult, hard, heavy, laborious, burdensome, strenuous, vigorous, back-breaking, stiff, uphill, relentless, herculean, monumental, colossal capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished Usage The preferred pronunciation of formidable is with the stress on for-, although the stress is sometimes heard on the second syllable (in Britain more than in the US) Origin Late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare ‘to fear’.
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