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It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.
James F. Cooper

Meaning of "formidable" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FORMIDABLE

From Latin formīdābilis, from formīdāre to dread, from formīdō fear.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FORMIDABLE

formidable  [ˈfɔːmɪdəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORMIDABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Formidable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FORMIDABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Formidable

Formidable is the soundtrack to the show performed at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, France by American singer La Toya Jackson. Only 3,000 copies were created and it has become one of the most sought-after albums by La Toya's fans. La Toya was the main attraction at the Moulin Rouge for four months, at which point she broke her contract and was ordered by the French courts to pay $550,000 in damages to the owners of Moulin Rouge.

Definition of formidable in the English dictionary

The first definition of formidable in the dictionary is arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread. Other definition of formidable is extremely difficult to defeat, overcome, manage, etc. Formidable is also tending to inspire awe or admiration because of great size, strength, excellence, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORMIDABLE


avoidable
əˈvɔɪdəbəl
biddable
ˈbɪdəbəl
biodegradable
ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl
decidable
dɪˈsaɪdəbəl
degradable
dɪˈɡreɪdəbəl
gradable
ˈɡreɪdəbəl
informidable
ɪnˈfɔːmɪdəbəl
persuadable
pəˈsweɪdəbəl
ridable
ˈraɪdəbəl
rideable
ˈraɪdəbəl
slidable
ˈslaɪdəbəl
subdividable
ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdəbəl
tradable
ˈtreɪdəbəl
tradeable
ˈtreɪdəbəl
unavoidable
ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl
undecidable
ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdəbəl
unformidable
ˌʌnfəˈmɪdəbəl
upgradable
ʌpˈɡreɪdəbəl
upgradeable
ˈʌpɡreɪdəbəl
voidable
ˈvɔɪdəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORMIDABLE

formic
formic acid
Formica
formicant
formicaria
formicaries
formicarium
formicary
formicate
formication
formidability
formidableness
formidably
formless
formlessly
formlessness
formol

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORMIDABLE

able
affordable
bendable
bondable
buildable
commendable
dependable
downloadable
expandable
expendable
extendable
foldable
laudable
lendable
machine readable
readable
recordable
refundable
understandable
unreadable
weldable

Synonyms and antonyms of formidable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FORMIDABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «formidable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of formidable

Translation of «formidable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORMIDABLE

Find out the translation of formidable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of formidable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «formidable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可怕的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

formidable
570 millions of speakers

English

formidable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुर्जेय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هائل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грозным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

formidável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দুর্দান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

redoutable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menggerunkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

enorm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

恐るべき
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만만찮은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Formidable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghê gớm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வல்லமைமிக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रचंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

müthiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terribile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fantastyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грізним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

formidabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρομερός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

formidabele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

formidabel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

formidable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of formidable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMIDABLE»

The term «formidable» is very widely used and occupies the 18.076 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMIDABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «formidable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «formidable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about formidable

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10 QUOTES WITH «FORMIDABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word formidable.
1
Barbara de Angelis
Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.
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Francesca Annis
Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.
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Vanna Bonta
Space is as infinite as we can imagine, and expanding this perspective is what adjusts humankind focus on conquering our true enemies, the formidable foes: ignorance and limitation.
5
Jon Brion
Music looks very formidable to people outside of it and it looks like it's this realm of spooky genius.
6
Charles Caleb Colton
Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.
7
James F. Cooper
It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.
8
Jacques Yves Cousteau
The real cure for our environmental problems is to understand that our job is to salvage Mother Nature. We are facing a formidable enemy in this field. It is the hunters... and to convince them to leave their guns on the wall is going to be very difficult.
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Vin Diesel
I look formidable.
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Marlene Dietrich
Courage and grace are a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is in the bullring.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORMIDABLE»

Discover the use of formidable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to formidable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Strange and Formidable Weapon: British Responses to World ...
Through cartoons, military records, novels, treaties, and other sources, Marion Girard examines the varied ways different sectors of British society viewed chemical warfare, from the industrialists who promoted their toxic weapons while ...
Marion Girard, 2008
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Conan The Formidable
On his way to seek his fortune at Shadizar, Conan of Cimmeria comes face to face with bandits, an evil duke and his four-armed henchman, a wolfman, sorcerous schemes, Jatte the giant, and the cannibal Vargs. Reissue.
Steve Perry, 1991
3
Formidable enemies: the North Korean and Chinese soldier in ...
Finally, an up-close look at our battlefield oponents of the Korean War, formidable enemies indeed.
Kevin Mahoney, 2001
4
Manufacturing, the formidable competitive weapon
Stresses the importance of U.S. manufacturing, discusses production technology, productivity, and management, and suggests new concepts for manufacturing strategy
Wickham Skinner, 1985
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Formidable Heritage: Manitobas North and the Cost of ...
Jim Mochoruk shows how government and business worked together to transform what had been the exclusive fur-trading preserve of the Hudsonís Bay Company into an industrial hinterland.
Jim Mochoruk, 2004
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A Formidable Fortune
Three women from different backgrounds play their partin the moulding of Helen Calloway's character as she makesthe transition from life in a cottage, to fame in the world ofhaute couture and a marriage which takes her across the sea.
Vera Morrill, 2012
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"Formidable-femininity": Performing Gender and Third Wave ...
This study analyzes "formidable-femininity," a type of women's gender performance as it was constructed and performed in a woman's self-defense training course.
Kathryn A. Ziegler, 2008
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Puffy and the Formidable Foe
This story is based on real life events that had a happy ending. Unfortunately, many such stories occur today without the same result.
Marie Lepkowski, Ann Marie Hannon, 2009
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Formidable Enemy
Terry Bramlett writes speculative fiction from the comfort of his Mississippi home, which he shares with his wife, Brenda, and the obligatory animals he acquired when he started writing.
Terry Bramlett, 2005
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Wild women in the White House: the formidable females behind ...
A compilation of anecdotes about the dalliances, confrontations, and controversies ignited by 120 famous and infamous women who shook the foundations of the White House, from First Lady Luise Adams to singer Eartha Kitt. Original. IP.
Autumn Stephens, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORMIDABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term formidable is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How Starz Became a Formidable Player in Cable
For much of its two-decade existence, Starz has been seen as something of an afterthought among premium cable networks: If HBO and ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
2
Local Dems: Reed challenger a 'formidable' opponent
Local Democratic leaders say John Plumb, a Western New York native and Naval Reserve commander, will be a "formidable" candidate ... «Corning Leader, Jul 15»
3
Anthony L. Cuaycong
She's no spring chicken at 33, and, yet, even with various injuries to her name, she still looks as formidable as ever -- if not more so. Heck, she's ... «BusinessWorld Online Edition, Jul 15»
4
Hawke's Bay Magpies won't take formidable challengers lightly
Hawke's Bay won't be taking any of these formidable challengers lightly as they look to extend their hold on the Shield. Hawke's Bay Rugby ... «All About Hawke's Bay, Jul 15»
5
The Ashes: Beating Australia a formidable task for England
I have many pet theories about sport, all of which are revolutionary, incredibly well-reasoned and, of course, absolutely correct. One of them is ... «The London Economic, Jul 15»
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Formidable figure devoted to all creatures great and small
Formidable figure devoted to all creatures great and small ... He was known as a formidable figure and those who challenged Lascelles ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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U.S. riders make for formidable force at Pan Am Games
Rebecca McGoldrick of Canada rides Cuba Libre in the Lafarge Cup at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Friday, July 3, 2015. It was Day 4 ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
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Nicky English: Kilkenny's firepower still looks formidable
However, Kilkenny can afford some slippage at the back because their firepower is formidable and I think the Wexford performance will prove a ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
9
Mavs formidable in the West with addition of DeAndre Jordan
In a matter of hours, the Dallas Mavericks went from potential deadbeats to playoff contenders in the Western Conference. In the process, the ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
10
For Greece, the consequences of economic collapse are formidable
André Gerolymatos is director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University. Greeks are numb. «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Formidable [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/formidable>. Apr 2024 ».
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