formidable

Definition

  • adjective: very powerful or strong
  • adjective: causing fear, dread, or apprehension
  • synonyms: tremendous, frightful, shocking

Examples

  • He has mastered a 'formidable' amount of material.

  • The mountains were a 'formidable' barrier.

  • a 'formidable' enemy/opponent/weapon

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Then again, maybe some of you have\Ncome to Hogwarts in ... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...possession of abilities so formidable that\Nyou feel confident enough... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...to not pay attention. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone