formidable

词性:adj.
音标: [ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl]
释义: 令人敬畏的,可怕的

People who are formidable inspire fear and respect thanks to their size, or special ability, or unusual qualities.

What’s interesting about formidable is that we often tend to use it about things that are simultaneously a scary and impressive.


a most formidable warrior.


I thought you were formidable,machine.


Ever since their parents were killed, they have been so fierce and formidable


YOU’RE A FORMIDABLE OPPONENT, MOM.