See Also: formidable(dictionary)
formidable(dictionary)

formidable (iou)



formidable adjective. LME.
[French, or Latin formidabilis, from formidare fear: see -ABLE.]
To be dreaded or viewed with respect; likely to be hard to overcome, resist, or deal with.
J. S. Huxley Giant nettles with a formidable sting. A. Storr A formidable lady, rich, beautiful, energetic and self-willed.
formida'bility noun M18.
formidableness noun M17.
formidably adverb L17.