formidable

As adjectives the difference between formidable and powerful

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 powerful is having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

Horrid is a related term of formidable.

As adjectives the difference between horrid and formidable

is that horrid is (archaic) bristling, rough, rugged 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 is a related term of frightful.

As adjectives the difference between formidable and frightful

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 frightful is (obsolete): full of fright; affrighted; frightened.

As adjectives the difference between intimidated and formidable

is that intimidated is affected by intimidation 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 verb intimidated

is (intimidate).

As a verb intimidate

is to make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

As an adjective 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 is a related term of cryptic.

As adjectives the difference between formidable and cryptic

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 cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between formidable and knotty

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 knotty is full of knots.

Ghastly is a related term of formidable.

As adjectives the difference between ghastly and formidable

is that ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal 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 an adverb ghastly

is in a ghastly manner.

Formidable is a related term of burdensome.

As adjectives the difference between formidable and burdensome

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 burdensome is of or like a burden; arduous or demanding.

Distressing is a related term of formidable.

As adjectives the difference between distressing and formidable

is that distressing is causing distress; upsetting 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 verb distressing

is .