/formiˈðaβle/
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Translation
tremendous, wonderful
Word origin
From Latin formidabilis ('causing fear'), from formidare ('to fear'), from formido ('dread').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- formidabilis
- English cognates
- formidable
Grammar
Masc pluralformidables
Examples
, .
It was a tremendous party, we had a great time.
.
The team played a wonderful match.
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He has a formidable memory for numbers.
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The results were tremendous this year.
¡ !
What a wonderful idea you have had!
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