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Grammar : Adj
Spell : fawr-mi-duh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl



Definition of formidable

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French formidable (15c.), from Latin formidabilis "causing fear, terrible," from formidare "to fear," from formido "fearfulness, fear, terror, dread." Related: Formidably.
  • adj horrible, terrifying
  • adj difficult, overwhelming
Example sentences :
  • We are, however, attributing too much to this formidable power.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • The feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • Each measured the other, and they were formidable antagonists, well matched.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • We had laid in this formidable implement in hopes of a big muscallunge.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • The thicket, before so formidable, amounted to nothing at all.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • The Count, ridiculous in all else, is formidable in his jealousy.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • All other animals lived in the Wild, and were, when not too formidable, lawful spoil for any dog.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • It is true they attack men in the water, but never on land, where they are not at all formidable.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Antwerp was considered one of the most formidable strongholds in the world.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • This was the whole foundation of the merit of a man so formidable in amours.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Count Grammont, Complete » by Anthony Hamilton

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