इंग्रजी

fearsome

gb/fˈɪɹsəm/ us/fˈɪɹsəm/
B2 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective B2 property
1

frightening; causing fear

Something fearsome makes you feel afraid.

वापर नमुना: a fearsome [creature/person/thing]
सामान्य चूक:
Do not confuse with fearful (feeling afraid). Fearsome means causing fear.
समानार्थी शब्द
frightening (More general and common; less dramatic.) | terrifying (Stronger; emphasizes extreme fear.) | scary (More informal; often less intense.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
harmless (Not likely to cause harm or fear.) | reassuring (Makes you feel calm rather than afraid.)
सहप्रयोग
fearsome creature |fearsome monster |fearsome animal |fearsome sight |fearsome noise |fearsome appearance |fearsome threat |fearsome weapon |fearsome storm |fearsome legend
विषय
emotions |danger
उदाहरणे
  • The cave was guarded by a fearsome creature in the old story.
  • From a distance, the ship looked fearsome in the fog.
  • He tried to sound fearsome, but everyone could tell he was joking.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The dog looked fearsome.
  • That sound is fearsome at night.
adjective C1 property
2

very strong or formidable

Very strong or difficult to beat.

वापर नमुना: a fearsome [opponent/rival/team/reputation]
सामान्य चूक:
Fearsome often means 'hard to face' (a fearsome opponent), not only 'scary-looking'.
समानार्थी शब्द
formidable (Focuses on being difficult to deal with; often more formal.) | powerful (Emphasizes strength; not necessarily scary.) | intimidating (Emphasizes the effect on others (making them nervous).)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
weak (Lacking strength or power.) | easy (Not difficult to face or defeat.)
सहप्रयोग
fearsome opponent |fearsome rival |fearsome team |fearsome competitor |fearsome fighter |fearsome reputation |fearsome defender |fearsome attack |fearsome challenge |fearsome force
विषय
sports |conflict |power
उदाहरणे
  • They have a fearsome defense this season.
  • She developed a fearsome reputation for negotiating tough deals.
  • The champion was a fearsome opponent in the final.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Our team is fearsome now.
  • He is a fearsome competitor.
adjective informal C1 property
3

very great; extreme (dialectal)

Very big or very bad (in some English).

वापर नमुना: a fearsome [amount/mess/time/headache]
सामान्य चूक:
This use is not common in all regions; in general English, prefer huge, terrible, or awful.
समानार्थी शब्द
huge (Common neutral choice for size or amount.) | awful (Common for very bad experiences; more general.) | terrible (Standard choice for severity; less regional.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
slight (Small in amount or degree.) | mild (Not severe or extreme.)
सहप्रयोग
a fearsome amount |a fearsome mess |a fearsome headache |a fearsome time |fearsome weather
विषय
intensifiers
उदाहरणे
  • They made a fearsome mess of the kitchen after the party.
  • We had a fearsome long walk back in the rain.
  • He spent a fearsome amount of money on repairs.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • It was a fearsome mess.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
fearsome
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹsəm/
US/fˈɪɹsəm/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
fear - some (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: fearsome
संबंधित शब्द
Core family
fear noun A2 fearful adjective B1
Related words
fearfully adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
fearless adjective B2 fearlessly adverb fearlessness noun
Advanced or less common
fearsomely adverb
वाक्प्रचार

fearsome critters

1
/fˈɪɹsəm kɹˈɪtɚz/
fixed phrase literary

mythical beasts of folklore

Funny folk stories about made-up wild animals.

उदाहरणे
  • The old guidebook describes fearsome critters that supposedly lived in the woods.
  • Campfire tales about fearsome critters kept the kids entertained.

fearsome foursome

1
/fˈɪɹsəm fˈɔɹsəm/
fixed phrase

powerful group of four

A very strong group of four.

उदाहरणे
  • The coach relied on a fearsome foursome of veteran players.
  • Their fearsome foursome dominated the tournament from start to finish.

fearsome twosome

1
/fˈɪɹsəm tˈusəm/
fixed phrase

powerful pair

A very strong pair.

उदाहरणे
  • In midfield, they formed a fearsome twosome that controlled the game.
  • The detectives made a fearsome twosome, solving cases quickly.

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