Formidable

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪdÉ™bÉ™l/, IPA: /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmɪdÉ™bÉ™l/
• UK IPA: /fəˈmɪdÉ™bÉ™l/

Origin

From Middle French formidable, from Latin formīdābilis ("formidable, terrible"), from formīdō ("fear, dread").

Full definition of formidable

Adjective

1. causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment
2. difficult to defeat or overcome
• 2012, May 9, John Percy, Birmingham City 2 Blackpool 2 (2-3 on agg): match report, Holloway has unfinished business in the Premier League after relegation last year and he will make a swift return if he can overcome West Ham a week on Saturday. Sam Allardyce, the West Ham manager, will be acutely aware that when the stakes are high, Blackpool are simply formidable.