formidably
gb/fˈɔɹmədəbli/ us/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
C1
English
félelmetesen, lenyűgözően, ijesztően, rémisztően, rendkívül, elképesztően
C1
FORMAL
1
félelmetesen
B2
lenyűgözően
B2
Usage pattern:
formidably + [adjective/verb phrase]
She is formidably intelligent and never misses a detail.
Félelmetesen intelligens, és egyetlen részlet sem kerüli el a figyelmét.
The team came back formidably in the second half and dominated the game.
A csapat a második félidőben félelmetesen visszajött, és uralta a meccset.
He argued formidably, answering every objection with evidence.
Learner examples
She is formidably strong.
Félelmetesen erős.
They played formidably today.
Ma félelmetesen játszottak.
Common mistake:
Often confused with words about being 'formal'; it means 'strong/impressive' or 'very'.
Meaning
in an impressively strong way
Collocations
formidably intelligent
|formidably talented
|formidably strong
|formidably skilled
|formidably effective
|formidably well prepared
|formidably experienced
|formidably competitive
Synonyms
impressively (Focuses on admiration rather than threat.)
|
powerfully (Emphasizes force or effect.)
Antonyms
weakly (Opposite in strength or capability.)
|
ineffectively (Opposite in ability to produce results.)
Themes
people
|performance
|evaluation
Definition
in a very strong or impressive way
In a way that shows great strength, ability, or power and makes people feel respect or awe.
C1
FORMAL
2
ijesztően
B2
rémisztően
C1
Usage pattern:
formidably + [adjective]
The exam was formidably difficult, even for the top students.
A vizsga ijesztően nehéz volt, még a legjobb diákok számára is.
They faced a formidably complex legal problem.
Egy ijesztően összetett jogi problémával néztek szembe.
The climb gets formidably steep near the summit.
Learner examples
This question is formidably hard.
Ez a kérdés ijesztően nehéz.
The project is formidably complex.
A projekt ijesztően összetett.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it for any 'difficult'; it usually suggests difficulty that feels intimidating.
Meaning
in a dauntingly difficult way
Collocations
formidably difficult
|formidably complex
|formidably challenging
|formidably hard
|formidably high
|formidably steep
|formidably technical
Synonyms
dauntingly (More directly about feeling intimidated.)
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intimidatingly (Emphasizes the effect on people rather than the difficulty itself.)
Antonyms
easily (Opposite in level of difficulty.)
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simply (Opposite in complexity.)
Themes
problems
|work
|education
Definition
very difficult or hard to face
In a way that is very difficult to deal with or overcome; intimidating because of its difficulty.
C1
FORMAL
3
rendkívül
B2
elképesztően
B2
Usage pattern:
formidably + [adjective/adverb]
Housing in the city has become formidably expensive.
A városi lakhatás rendkívül drágává vált.
Her workload is formidably heavy this semester.
Ebben a félévben rendkívül nagy a munkaterhe.
The new model is formidably fast compared with last year’s version.
Learner examples
The tickets are formidably expensive.
A jegyek rendkívül drágák.
Common mistake:
This use is more formal than 'very' and can sound odd in casual conversation.
Meaning
to a very great degree
Collocations
formidably expensive
|formidably large
|formidably high
|formidably busy
|formidably fast
|formidably bright
|formidably ambitious
Synonyms
extremely (More neutral and common.)
|
remarkably (Adds a sense of surprise or noticeability.)
Antonyms
slightly (Opposite in degree (small amount).)
|
moderately (Opposite in degree (not extreme).)
Themes
evaluation
|communication
Definition
extremely; very
Used to emphasize that something is very great in degree; extremely.
Grammar
Dictionary form
formidably
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
US/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
Syllables & stress
for - mid - ably (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: formidably
- Plural: formidablies
Word family
Forms
formidablies
noun
Core family
formidable
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
formidability
noun
Expressions
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