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formidable

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    inspiring great fear or respect; impressive and intimidating

    - "The formidable lion guarded the priceless jewels."
    - "The formidable opponent could not be defeated."
    - "The formidable height of the mountain was awe-inspiring."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with formidable
admirable , contemplable , stable
Variants
List of all variants of formidable that leads to same result
formidabilities , formidability , formidable , formidableness , formidablenesses , formidably
Forms
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The comparative form of 'formidable' is 'more formidable'. The superlative form is 'most formidable'.

Etymology
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From Old French formidable, from forma 'shape' + deable 'devil'. Originally meant 'shapely, handsome, impressive', but later came to mean 'impressive, intimidating'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'formidable' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The word 'formidable' comes from the Latin words 'forma' meaning 'shape' and 'deus' meaning 'god'.

  3. The term 'formidable' was originally used to describe something that was shapely and handsome, but later came to mean something that was intimidating or impressive.

Related Concepts
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  1. intimidating: Related to the concept of being intimidating or inspiring fear. Other synonyms for formidable include 'daunting', 'imposing', and 'terrifying'.

  2. powerful: Related to the concept of having great power or strength. Other synonyms for formidable include 'mighty', 'strong', and 'potent'.

Quotes
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  1. She was known throughout Manchester as a "formidable" woman, and being educated had only piled more formidability on top of what she had been born with.

    - Edward P. Jones,{it}The Known World{/it},2003

  2. Alta is reached by a hairpin road that climbs steadily upward—a ride of thirty minutes or so, depending on road and weather conditions—through some of the most "formidable" mountain scenery in the country.

    - Cynthia Zarin,{it}New Yorker{/it},23 Mar. 1992

  3. The technology was "formidable": using two and a half million rivets, 300 steeplejacks working flat out would run it up in the space of two years …

    - Alistair Horne,{it}Seven Ages of Paris{/it},2002
Culture
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The term 'formidable' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe powerful and intimidating characters and situations. In music, it is used metaphorically to describe powerful and intense compositions. In popular culture, it is often used to describe impressive feats or challenges.

How to Memorize "formidable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, intimidating figure or scene to associate with the word 'formidable'. For example, imagine a towering mountain or a fierce beast.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'formidable' with words like 'powerful', 'intimidating', and 'impressive'. For example, create a mental image of a powerful warrior or a mighty fortress.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Formidable Foes' to remember the definition of the word. For example, think of formidable as meaning 'foes that are intimidating and powerful'.

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