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

FORMIDABLE definition: 1. causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is…. Learn more.

Synonyms for FORMIDABLE: terrifying, frightening, scary, terrible, horrible, intimidating, alarming, dread; Antonyms of FORMIDABLE: reassuring, soothing, relaxing, comforting, calming, inviting, tranquilizing, quieting

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.

Definition of formidable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.

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FORMIDABLE definition: arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

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

FORMIDABLE definition: arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

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