formidable — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

formidable (/ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/)

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🔊 /ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/

Meaning

Meaning: impressively powerful or capable

Something formidable is impressively large, powerful, or difficult to deal with. A formidable challenge demands serious effort.

Examples

🗣 They faced a formidable opponent in the final.

Etymology

From Latin ‘formidabilis’, from ‘formidare’, meaning to fear.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for impressively strong people or obstacles.

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Tags: power, challenge

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