What is the meaning of formidable?
1 : causing fear, dread, or apprehension a formidable prospect. 2 : having qualities that discourage approach or attack a formidable opponent. 3 : tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive a formidable accomplishment.
How do you say the word formidable?
Where is the accent in the word formidable?
A: Let’s establish at the outset that in modern American usage “formidable” can be pronounced correctly with the accent on either the first or the second syllable (FOR-mid-able or for-MID-able). Both Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (11th ed.)
Do you spell formidable?
adjective. causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent. of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem.