definition:
• causing fear, apprehension, or dread
• arousing feelings of awe or admiration
• discouraging or awesome
• of great strength
pronunciation:
fawr-mi-duh-buhl
synonyms:
• intimidating
• forceful
• powerful
• threatening
• indomitable
• impressive
• staggering
• tremendous
• appalling
related forms
• noun
formidability
formidableness
• adverb
formidably
Though he is
young, Stewie
Griffin is a
formidable
opponent.
Ivan Drago might have been Rocky’s
most formidable opponent.
The Republicans posed formidable
opposition to the Democrats’ plan.
Building the Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge was a
formidable feat that took twelve years to complete.
The formidableness of our
situation was overwhelming.
He climbs
formidably,
causing
apprehension
to his
followers.
Preparing to
eat, the shark
formidably
revealed its
cavernous
jaws and
menacing
teeth.