formidable
gb/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/ us/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 4000
félelmetes, komoly, tekintélyt parancsoló, tekintélyes, hatalmas, impozáns
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
a formidable [opponent/challenge/task]
The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship match.
A csapat félelmetes ellenféllel került szembe a bajnoki döntőben.
Climbing the mountain was a formidable challenge even for experienced hikers.
A hegy megmászása még a tapasztalt túrázók számára is félelmetes kihívást jelentett.
She has a formidable reputation as one of the best lawyers in the country.
The army met a formidable force at the border.
His formidable skills in negotiation saved the company millions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The test was a formidable challenge for the students.
A teszt félelmetes kihívás volt a diákok számára.
He is a formidable player on the soccer team.
Félelmetes játékos a focicsapatban.
The tall building looked formidable against the sky.
She is a formidable leader with many skills.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formidable' with 'formative', which means 'shaping development'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Significado
Inspiring fear or respect
Colocações
formidable opponent
|formidable challenge
|formidable reputation
|formidable task
|formidable force
Sinónimos
intimidating (Focuses more on causing nervousness or fear through presence or manner.)
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impressive (Highlights admiration more than fear.)
Antónimos
weak (Lacking strength, power, or influence.)
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unimpressive (Failing to cause admiration or respect.)
Temas
emotions
|competition
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Making people feel afraid or full of respect because of great power, size, or skill.
Causing feelings of fear, respect, or awe because of being large, powerful, intense, or capable.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
a formidable [amount/array/record]
The company has built a formidable record of success over the past decade.
A vállalat az elmúlt évtizedben impozáns sikersorozatot tudhat maga mögött.
She produced a formidable amount of research for her thesis.
A szakdolgozatához tekintélyes mennyiségű kutatómunkát végzett.
The museum houses a formidable array of ancient artifacts.
He has a formidable knowledge of world history.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He has a formidable amount of work to do.
Hatalmas mennyiségű munka vár rá.
The team has a formidable record this year.
Idén impozáns mérlege van a csapatnak.
She wrote a formidable list of names.
The library has a formidable number of books.
Significado
Impressively great in degree or extent
Colocações
formidable amount
|formidable array
|formidable record
|formidable list
Sinónimos
remarkable (Emphasizes being worthy of notice; may lack sense of power.)
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mighty (Conveys great strength or power, often more literary.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Not special in size or degree.)
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modest (Small in amount or extent.)
Temas
descriptions
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very big, strong, or great in a way that makes you admire it.
Remarkably impressive in size, strength, intensity, or ability, often without implying fear.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
formidable
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
US/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
Sílabas e acento
for - mid - able (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: formidable
Família de palavras
Core family
formidably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
formidability
noun
Expressões
a formidable challenge
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
A very difficult situation to deal with
Something that is very hard to do or solve and needs great skill, effort, or courage.
Exemplos
- Launching a new product in this market will be a formidable challenge.
- Climbing Mount Everest is considered a formidable challenge even for experts.
a formidable opponent
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl əpˈoʊnənt/
fixed phrase
A very strong competitor or enemy
A person or group that is very hard to beat because they are strong, skilled, or powerful.
Exemplos
- The champion boxer proved to be a formidable opponent.
- In the debate, she faced a formidable opponent with years of experience.
a formidable task
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl tˈæsk/
fixed phrase
A very difficult job or responsibility
A job or duty that is very hard to do because it needs a lot of skill, effort, or courage.
Exemplos
- Finishing the project in two days will be a formidable task.
- Raising three children alone is a formidable task for anyone.