Kiingereza

formidably

gb/fˈɔɹmədəbli/ us/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
C1 Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adverb formal C1 property
1

in an impressively strong way

in a very strong or impressive way

Muundo wa matumizi: formidably + [adjective/verb phrase]
Kosa la kawaida:
Often confused with words about being 'formal'; it means 'strong/impressive' or 'very'.
Visawe
impressively (Focuses on admiration rather than threat.) | powerfully (Emphasizes force or effect.)
Vinyume
weakly (Opposite in strength or capability.) | ineffectively (Opposite in ability to produce results.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
formidably intelligent |formidably talented |formidably strong |formidably skilled |formidably effective |formidably well prepared |formidably experienced |formidably competitive
Mada
people |performance |evaluation
Mifano
  • She is formidably intelligent and never misses a detail.
  • The team came back formidably in the second half and dominated the game.
  • He argued formidably, answering every objection with evidence.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • She is formidably strong.
  • They played formidably today.
adverb formal C1 property
2

in a dauntingly difficult way

very difficult or hard to face

Muundo wa matumizi: formidably + [adjective]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may use it for any 'difficult'; it usually suggests difficulty that feels intimidating.
Visawe
dauntingly (More directly about feeling intimidated.) | intimidatingly (Emphasizes the effect on people rather than the difficulty itself.)
Vinyume
easily (Opposite in level of difficulty.) | simply (Opposite in complexity.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
formidably difficult |formidably complex |formidably challenging |formidably hard |formidably high |formidably steep |formidably technical
Mada
problems |work |education
Mifano
  • The exam was formidably difficult, even for the top students.
  • They faced a formidably complex legal problem.
  • The climb gets formidably steep near the summit.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • This question is formidably hard.
  • The project is formidably complex.
adverb formal C1 quantity
3

to a very great degree

extremely; very

Muundo wa matumizi: formidably + [adjective/adverb]
Kosa la kawaida:
This use is more formal than 'very' and can sound odd in casual conversation.
Visawe
extremely (More neutral and common.) | remarkably (Adds a sense of surprise or noticeability.)
Vinyume
slightly (Opposite in degree (small amount).) | moderately (Opposite in degree (not extreme).)
Miunganiko ya maneno
formidably expensive |formidably large |formidably high |formidably busy |formidably fast |formidably bright |formidably ambitious
Mada
evaluation |communication
Mifano
  • Housing in the city has become formidably expensive.
  • Her workload is formidably heavy this semester.
  • The new model is formidably fast compared with last year’s version.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • The tickets are formidably expensive.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
formidably
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
US/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
Silabi na mkazo
for - mid - ably (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
  • Base: formidably
  • Plural: formidablies
Familia ya neno
Forms
formidablies noun
Core family
formidable adjective B2
Advanced or less common
formidability noun
Semi

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