Formidable: meaning, definitions and examples

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formidable

 

[ หˆfษ”หrmษชdษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Formidable describes something that inspires fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. It can also refer to someone or something that is difficult to overcome or deal with successfully.

Synonyms

alarming, daunting, formidably, impressive, intimidating.

Examples of usage

  • The athlete faced a formidable opponent in the championship.
  • She had a formidable talent for painting.
  • Climbing that mountain is a formidable challenge.
Context #2 | Adjective

contextual usage

Formidable can also refer to someone who has a commanding presence or remarkable ability, making them difficult to defeat in a competitive context.

Synonyms

formidable adversary, formidable rival.

Examples of usage

  • His formidable intellect made him a respected leader.
  • The team showed formidable determination throughout the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "formidable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formidรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช furchtbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menakutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั…ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straszny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท redoutable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formidable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์„œ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrozivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrozivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ€•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grozljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ’แƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™hลŸษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formidable

Etymology

The word 'formidable' originates from the Latin 'formidabilis', which means 'to be feared'. This Latin term is derived from 'formidare', meaning 'to fear', which itself comes from the root 'formido', referring to dread or terror. The word made its way into Middle English in the late 14th century, adopting an English spelling that reflects its Latin roots. From its early usage, 'formidable' has maintained a consistent connotation of inspiring fear or awe, often due to strength, size, or capability. As language evolved, 'formidable' has been used in various fields, including literature, sports, and academia, signifying respect for someone's talents or challenges posed by circumstances.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,508 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.