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Formidable
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Simple meaning
What does Formidable mean?
Powerful or difficult to face.
Dictionary definition
Very powerful, impressive, or difficult to deal with.
Example sentences
Formidable in a sentence
easy
The team faced a formidable opponent.
medium
The mountain was a formidable challenge.
hard
Formidable can describe something impressive because it is strong, skilled, or hard to overcome.
Synonyms
Words like Formidable
impressiveCausing admiration or respect.
powerfulRelated word that supports the meaning of formidable.
Antonyms
Opposite words
easyNot difficult.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to formidable, depending on context.
Word family
Formidable word family
Base word
formidable
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Practice 1
What does formidable mean?
Formidable means powerful or difficult to face.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to formidable?
Impressive is close in meaning to formidable in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of formidable?
Easy contrasts with formidable.
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