Synonyms for Formidable
Definition of formidable
- adjective
- extremely impressive in strength or excellence; "a formidable opponent"; "the challenge was formidable"; "had a formidable array of compositions to his credit"; "the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal"
- inspiring fear; "the formidable prospect of major surgery"; "a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel- clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston; "something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall"
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Writing tips for "formidable"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like alarming, impressive, redoubtable can replace "formidable" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Formidable" in song lyrics
See how formidable is used in real songs:
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"JUS' who the ras' who wanna romp wit' the formidable?"
Blak Twang f/ Jahmali — So Rotton -
"They out to murder any black who's formidable"
K-Rino — Soul Merchants -
"definition of formidable"
AOL — AOL