FEARSOME


Meaning of FEARSOME in English

— fearsomely , adv. — fearsomeness , n.

/fear"seuhm/ , adj.

1. causing fear: a fearsome noise.

2. causing awe or respect: a fearsome self-confidence.

3. afraid; timid.

[ 1760-70; FEAR + -SOME 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .