adj
fearsome
FIHR-suhm
adj
1
Frightening, especially in appearance or reputation.
"The castle was guarded by a fearsome-looking dragon statue."
"She built a fearsome reputation as a courtroom lawyer."
How to Use Fearsome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScary or intimidating, often because of size, power, or reputation.
Common pairings
fearsome reputation
fearsome opponent
Word Forms
more fearsome comparative, most fearsome superlative
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Etymology
From "fear" plus "-some," a suffix meaning "tending to cause."