Formidable meaning

What does “formidable” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“formidable” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: extremely impressive in strength or excellence.

formidable

adjective

  1. extremely impressive in strength or excellence

    “a formidable opponent”

    “the challenge was formidable”

  2. inspiring fear

    “the formidable prospect of major surgery”

    “a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University