Ingles

formidably

gb/fˈɔɹmədəbli/ us/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb formal C1 property
1

in an impressively strong way

in a very strong or impressive way

Padron ng paggamit: formidably + [adjective/verb phrase]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often confused with words about being 'formal'; it means 'strong/impressive' or 'very'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
impressively (Focuses on admiration rather than threat.) | powerfully (Emphasizes force or effect.)
Mga kasalungat
weakly (Opposite in strength or capability.) | ineffectively (Opposite in ability to produce results.)
Mga kolokasyon
formidably intelligent |formidably talented |formidably strong |formidably skilled |formidably effective |formidably well prepared |formidably experienced |formidably competitive
Mga tema
people |performance |evaluation
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She is formidably strong.
  • They played formidably today.
adverb formal C1 property
2

in a dauntingly difficult way

very difficult or hard to face

Padron ng paggamit: formidably + [adjective]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use it for any 'difficult'; it usually suggests difficulty that feels intimidating.
Mga kasingkahulugan
dauntingly (More directly about feeling intimidated.) | intimidatingly (Emphasizes the effect on people rather than the difficulty itself.)
Mga kasalungat
easily (Opposite in level of difficulty.) | simply (Opposite in complexity.)
Mga kolokasyon
formidably difficult |formidably complex |formidably challenging |formidably hard |formidably high |formidably steep |formidably technical
Mga tema
problems |work |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This question is formidably hard.
  • The project is formidably complex.
adverb formal C1 quantity
3

to a very great degree

extremely; very

Padron ng paggamit: formidably + [adjective/adverb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This use is more formal than 'very' and can sound odd in casual conversation.
Mga kasingkahulugan
extremely (More neutral and common.) | remarkably (Adds a sense of surprise or noticeability.)
Mga kasalungat
slightly (Opposite in degree (small amount).) | moderately (Opposite in degree (not extreme).)
Mga kolokasyon
formidably expensive |formidably large |formidably high |formidably busy |formidably fast |formidably bright |formidably ambitious
Mga tema
evaluation |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The tickets are formidably expensive.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
formidably
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
US/fˈɔɹmədəbli/
Mga pantig at diin
for - mid - ably (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: formidably
  • Plural: formidablies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
formidablies noun
Core family
formidable adjective B2
Advanced or less common
formidability noun
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