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formidable

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formidable


Main Entry:
for·mi·da·ble Listen to the pronunciation of formidable Listen to the pronunciation of formidable
Pronunciation:
\ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl; fȯr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈmi-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin formidabilis, from formidare to fear, from formido terror, bogey; akin to Greek mormō bogey
Date:
15th century
1 : causing fear, dread, or apprehension <a formidable prospect> 2 : having qualities that discourage approach or attack 3 : tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive
— for·mi·da·bil·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of formidability \ˌfȯr-mə-də-ˈbi-lə-tē; fȯr-ˌmi-, fər-ˌ\ noun
— for·mi·da·ble·ness Listen to the pronunciation of formidableness \ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl-nəs; fȯr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈ\ noun
— for·mi·da·bly Listen to the pronunciation of formidably \-blē\ adverb
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