All 3 Uses of
formidable
in
The War of the Worlds
- The idea people seemed to have here was that the Martians were simply formidable human beings, who might attack and sack the town, to be certainly destroyed in the end.†
Chpt 1.12 *formidable = intimidating or impressive
- The telegram concluded with the words: "Formidable as they seem to be, the Martians have not moved from the pit into which they have fallen, and, indeed, seem incapable of doing so.†
Chpt 1.14
- Thus sunken, and seen in remote perspective, they appeared far less formidable than the huge iron bulk in whose wake the steamer was pitching so helplessly.†
Chpt 1.17
Definition:
intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge