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formidably Synonyms

Another word for formidably

Choosing another word for formidably depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an impressively large, powerful, or intense degree.

Usage Example

"The candidate was impressively intelligent and answered every policy question with ease."

Strongest
impressively
Strong
remarkably
tremendously
immensely
extraordinarily
prodigiously

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that inspires fear, dread, or apprehension due to strength, difficulty, or scale.

Usage Example

"The steep mountain peaks rose dauntingly above the narrow valley pass."

Strongest
dauntingly
intimidatingly
forbiddingly
Strong
fearsomely
redoubtably
menacingly

Opposites of formidably

The opposite of formidably shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

harmlessly
unimpressively
weakly
reassuringly
slightly
gently
feebly
invitingly
See all opposites of formidably

• Nearby Words

formfitting
formica
formidable
formidably
formless
formlessly
formlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Formidably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/formidably
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