FORMIDABLE


Meaning of FORMIDABLE in English

[ 'fɔ:mɪdəb(ə)l , fɔ:'mɪd- ]

■ adjective inspiring fear or respect through impressive size, strength, or capability.

Derivatives

~ness noun

formidably adverb

Origin

ME: from Fr., or from L. formidabilis , from formidare 'to fear'.

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