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💪formidable

adjective
/ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl/
Formerly formula
formidable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning formidable synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison formidable collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Very skilled, powerful, or challenging; inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable.

Example Sentences

The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match.

The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.

He faced a formidable opponent in the debate.

Example Expressions

formidable challenge

Synonyms

intimidating, powerful, daunting, mighty, fearsome, Intimidating, Powerful, Daunting, impressive
Entry 1
intimidating, powerful, daunting, mighty, fearsome
Entry 2
Intimidating, Powerful, Daunting
Entry 3
powerful, intimidating, impressive

Antonyms

weak, insignificant, trivial, Weak, Insignificant, Feeble, unthreatening, feeble
Entry 1
weak, insignificant, trivial
Entry 2
Weak, Insignificant, Feeble
Entry 3
weak, unthreatening, feeble

Collocations

formidable challenge, formidable force, formidable task, formidable opponent

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