formidable

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/adjective

So large, strong, or impressive that it inspires respect, awe, or fear.

Example sentence

“Climbing the mountain's north face is a formidable challenge.”

A compliment wrapped in warning: a formidable opponent deserves both respect and caution. Stress varies; FOR-mid-able and for-MID-able are both heard.

Related words

formulateTo work out an idea and state it in a clear, precise, organized form.forlornTo desert or leave behind someone or something; to forsake.forsakeTo leave someone or something behind for good; to abandon or renounce.forgeA furnace or open hearth in which metal is heated until it is soft enough to be hammered into shape.forthcomingA thing that is on its way or about to happen.forestA large wild area thickly covered with trees and undergrowth, bigger than a woods.