Word meaning
formidable
adjective · FOR-mih-duh-bul
What does formidable mean?
Formidable means inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable.
Formidable in a sentence
“She's a formidable chess player.”
Synonyms for formidable
- impressive
- daunting
- powerful
Where does formidable come from?
From Latin formido, "fear."
How to remember formidable
- Say it out loud a few times: FOR-mih-duh-bul.
- Write one sentence of your own using formidable, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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