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formidable

Enormous vs Formidable - What's the difference?

enormous | formidable |


As adjectives the difference between enormous and formidable

is that enormous is (obsolete)  deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary while formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

Ferocious vs Formidable - What's the difference?

ferocious | formidable |


As adjectives the difference between ferocious and formidable

is that ferocious is marked by extreme and violent energy while formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

Doubtable vs Formidable - What's the difference?

doubtable | formidable |


As adjectives the difference between doubtable and formidable

is that doubtable is capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below.formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

Formidable vs Challenging - What's the difference?

formidable | challenging |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and challenging

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while challenging is difficult, hard to do.

As a verb challenging is

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As a noun challenging is

the act of making a challenge.

Formidable vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

formidable | rigorous |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and rigorous

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

Formidable vs Exciting - What's the difference?

formidable | exciting |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and exciting

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while exciting is creating or producing excitement.

As a verb exciting is

present participle of lang=en.

Fearsome vs Formidable - What's the difference?

fearsome | formidable |


As adjectives the difference between fearsome and formidable

is that fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance while formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

Formidable vs Arduous - What's the difference?

formidable | arduous |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and arduous

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while arduous is needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

Prohibitive vs Formidable - What's the difference?

prohibitive | formidable |


As adjectives the difference between prohibitive and formidable

is that prohibitive is tending to prohibit, preclude, or disallow while formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

As a noun prohibitive

is (linguistics) negative imperative.

Formidable vs Indomitable - What's the difference?

formidable | indomitable |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and indomitable

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while indomitable is incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.

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