All 3 Uses of
formidable
in
Emma
- That is as formidable an image as you could present, Harriet; and if I thought I should ever be like Miss Bates! so silly—so satisfied—so smiling—so prosing—so undistinguishing and unfastidious—and so apt to tell every thing relative to every body about me, I would marry to-morrow.†
Chpt 1.9-10
- If this is living in the country, it is nothing very formidable.†
Chpt 2.15-16 *
- I give you notice—You will find me a formidable antagonist on that point.†
Chpt 2.17-18
Definition:
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(formidable) intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge