Formidable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Inspiring fear; "the formidable prospect of major surgery"; "a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston; "something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dark and abandoned mansion stood as a formidable silhouette in the dead of night, striking fear into the hearts of passersby.
- In the eyes of his enemies, the ruthless warlord was a formidable figure, known for his cunning and merciless tactics.
- The prospect of being lost at sea with no access to supplies was a formidable one, weighing heavily on the minds of the sailors.
- A towering figure in a long, dark coat, the stranger exuded an aura of formidable intensity, as if he could overwhelm anyone who dared cross him.
- The old, Gothic fortress loomed above the village, its formidable stone walls seeming to whisper tales of battles past and foes vanquished.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Extremely impressive in strength or excellence; "a formidable opponent"; "the challenge was formidable"; "had a formidable array of compositions to his credit"; "the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a formidable tennis player who consistently dominated her matches.
- His formidable business skills led him to create a successful empire from scratch.
- The new restaurant's formidable wine collection consisted of rare and expensive vintages from around the world.
- As a journalist, she had a formidable reputation for uncovering scandals and bringing injustices to light.
- Her formidable academic credentials made her an ideal candidate for the prestigious research grant.