[ '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'.
[ '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'.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004