Both Uses of
formidable
in
Arrowsmith
- They stood alone, under the balcony, disconsolately facing the vastness of the floor, while beyond them flashed the current of dancers, beautiful, formidable, desirable.†
Chpt 7
- Had Bert been more formidable, Martin might have killed him, but he could not face that buck-toothed and nickering righteousness.†
Chpt 9 *
Definition:
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(formidable) intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge