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formidable

for·mi·da·ble

formidable

 
 
pronunciation:
for mih d bl [or] for mih d bl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: exceptionally difficult; daunting.
Building the pyramids was a formidable task.
synonyms:
daunting, forbidding, intimidating, mighty
antonyms:
simple
similar words:
arduous, difficult, herculean, mind-boggling, tough
definition 2: causing fear or hesitation; fearsome or intimidating.
The Vikings were a formidable foe.
synonyms:
feared, forbidding, frightening, intimidating, redoubtable
antonyms:
comforting
similar words:
dread, dreaded, dreadful, frightful, grim, portentous, scary
definition 3: causing awe or admiration by some superlative characteristic such as strength.
The gymnasts stunned us with their formidable feats.He served his country with formidable courage.No one believed that she would become such a formidable leader.
synonyms:
awesome, mighty, redoubtable
antonyms:
marginal
similar words:
awe-inspiring, awful, dread, dreadful, exceptional, forceful, great, imposing, impressive, overwhelming, portentous, powerful, terrific, tremendous
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derivations: formidably (adv.), formidableness (n.)