İngilizce

fearsome

gb/fˈɪɹsəm/ us/fˈɪɹsəm/
B2 İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective B2 property
1

frightening; causing fear

Something fearsome makes you feel afraid.

Kullanım kalıbı: a fearsome [creature/person/thing]
Sık yapılan hata:
Do not confuse with fearful (feeling afraid). Fearsome means causing fear.
Eş anlamlılar
frightening (More general and common; less dramatic.) | terrifying (Stronger; emphasizes extreme fear.) | scary (More informal; often less intense.)
Zıt anlamlılar
harmless (Not likely to cause harm or fear.) | reassuring (Makes you feel calm rather than afraid.)
Eşdizimler
fearsome creature |fearsome monster |fearsome animal |fearsome sight |fearsome noise |fearsome appearance |fearsome threat |fearsome weapon |fearsome storm |fearsome legend
Konular
emotions |danger
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The dog looked fearsome.
  • That sound is fearsome at night.
adjective C1 property
2

very strong or formidable

Very strong or difficult to beat.

Kullanım kalıbı: a fearsome [opponent/rival/team/reputation]
Sık yapılan hata:
Fearsome often means 'hard to face' (a fearsome opponent), not only 'scary-looking'.
Eş anlamlılar
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).)
Zıt anlamlılar
weak (Lacking strength or power.) | easy (Not difficult to face or defeat.)
Eşdizimler
fearsome opponent |fearsome rival |fearsome team |fearsome competitor |fearsome fighter |fearsome reputation |fearsome defender |fearsome attack |fearsome challenge |fearsome force
Konular
sports |conflict |power
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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).

Kullanım kalıbı: a fearsome [amount/mess/time/headache]
Sık yapılan hata:
This use is not common in all regions; in general English, prefer huge, terrible, or awful.
Eş anlamlılar
huge (Common neutral choice for size or amount.) | awful (Common for very bad experiences; more general.) | terrible (Standard choice for severity; less regional.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slight (Small in amount or degree.) | mild (Not severe or extreme.)
Eşdizimler
a fearsome amount |a fearsome mess |a fearsome headache |a fearsome time |fearsome weather
Konular
intensifiers
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • It was a fearsome mess.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
fearsome
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹsəm/
US/fˈɪɹsəm/
Heceler ve vurgu
fear - some (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
  • Base: fearsome
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

fearsome critters

1
/fˈɪɹsəm kɹˈɪtɚz/
fixed phrase literary

mythical beasts of folklore

Funny folk stories about made-up wild animals.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

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

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