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Fearsome: meaning, definitions and examples

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fearsome

 

[ หˆfษชษ™rsษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something scary

Fearsome refers to something that inspires fear, dread, or apprehension. This term is often used to describe something that is frightening or intimidating in appearance. It can apply to a person, creature, or situation that evokes a strong sense of terror or anxiety. A fearsome entity is often perceived as powerful, aggressive, or threatening. The use of the word might also encompass objects or events that create significant fear among people.

Synonyms

appalling, dreadful, frightening, intimidating, terrifying.

Examples of usage

  • The fearsome creature lurked in the shadows.
  • He had a fearsome reputation in the wrestling community.
  • The storm was fearsome, causing widespread panic.
  • Her fearsome glare made him rethink his decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "fearsome" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assustador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฐเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช furchterregend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menakutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะฐัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeraลผajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terrifiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aterrador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์„œ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›sivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ€•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ straลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgnvekjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxulu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aterrador

Etymology

The word 'fearsome' originates from the combination of the base word 'fear' and the suffix '-some'. The root 'fear' has its origins in Old English 'fวฃr', which means a state of alarm or dread, and it can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*fฤ“raz', indicating a sense of terror. The suffix '-some' is used in English to form adjectives that suggest a quality or condition, emerging from the Old English '-sum' meaning 'some' or 'having the quality of'. Over time, 'fearsome' has evolved to effectively describe anything that is likely to cause fear or alarming feelings in observers. The term has been in use since the late 15th century, often associated with vivid imagery of ferocity in nature or menacing behavior in individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,189, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.