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- [fawr-mi-duh-buh l]
- /ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl/
- /fɔːˈmɪ.də.bl̩/
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- [fawr-mi-duh-buh l]
- /ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl/
Definitions of formidably word
- adjective formidably causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent. 1
- adjective formidably of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem. 1
- adjective formidably arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur, strength, etc. 1
- adjective formidably of great strength; forceful; powerful: formidable opposition to the proposal. 1
- noun formidably In a formidable manner. 1
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Origin of formidably
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < French < Latin formīdābilis causing fear, equivalent to formīd- (stem of formīdāre to fear) + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Formidably
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determiner
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formidably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
formidably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formidably
adverb formidably
- dauntingly — In a daunting manner.
- forbiddingly — In a forbidding manner.
- horrendously — shockingly dreadful; horrible: a horrendous crime.
- worryingly — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
Antonyms for formidably
adverb formidably
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
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