formidable
US: /ˈfɔɹmədəbəɫ/, /ˌfɔɹˈmɪdəbəɫ/
UK: /fɔːmˈɪdəbəl/
UK: /fɔːmˈɪdəbəl/
English Vietnamese dictionary
formidable /'fɔ:midəbl/
- tính từ
- dữ dội, ghê gớm, kinh khủng
- a formidable appearance: diện mạo ghê gớm
- dữ dội, ghê gớm, kinh khủng
Advanced English dictionary
+ adjective
if people, things or situations are formidable, you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful, or because they seem very difficult: In debate he was a formidable opponent. + Somehow the small but formidable woman fought her way through the crowd to reach her son. + She has a formidable list of qualifications. + The two players together make a formidable combination. + The task was a formidable one. + They had to overcome formidable obstacles.
formidably adverb: He now has the chance to prove himself in a formidably difficult role. + She's formidably intelligent.
Thesaurus dictionary
adj.
1 alarming, appalling, dreadful, frightful, awesome, awe-inspiring, menacing, horrifying, frightening, intimidating, daunting, petrifying, terrifying:
A formidable, fire-breathing dragon blocked our exit.
2 terrific, fantastic, unbelievable, incredible, impressive, prodigious, mind-boggling, awesome, Colloq mind-blowing, freaky:
They are a formidable talent and will sell a million records this year.
3 arduous, indomitable, overwhelming, staggering, powerful, mighty, difficult, challenging, burdensome, onerous:
She has formidable obstacles to overcome before becoming a doctor.
Collocation dictionary
VERBS
be, look, seem, sound
The task looks formidable.
| remain | find sth
Men found her formidable.
ADV.
really, truly, very
a very formidable opponent
| a bit, pretty, quite, rather, somewhat
Concise English dictionary
'fɔrmɪdəbl /'fɔːm-
adj.
+extremely impressive in strength or excellence
+inspiring fear
