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Definition
intimidating or impressive — arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge
- He was preparing only to bow and pass on, but her gentle "How do you do?" brought him out of the straight line to stand near her, and make enquiries in return, in spite of the formidable father and sister in the back ground.Chapter 20 (3% in)
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