formidably

CEFRC1

/fˈɔrmədəbli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that is very strong, difficult, or impressive.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a formidable manner.

Examples

  • On the 19th, we were ordered to assault formidably entrenched German trenches.

  • But the Inspector was made of stern stuff. He closed his right hand and with the resulting fist pounded formidably on the bronze.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The black-muzzled, tawny dog, a glimpse of which was seen in the chapter which first introduced its mistress to the reader, here gave tongue in the hall, amidst whose hollow space the deep bark resounded formidably.

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The smaller wrestler fought blank against his larger opponent, amazing the crowd.

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Origin

adverb

From Latin formīdō (“to fear, dread”) + -ably.