formidably C2 Topic:Emotions & Feelings US /ˈfɔrmədəbli/ See IPA manual adv Freq #192361 Meanings 1 adv In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully. The fortress was formidably defended on every side. Etymology AI details From formidable + -ly. Topics Emotions & Feelings Word Formation & Derivatives # formidably **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** ˈfɔrmədəbli **Frequency rank:** 192361 ## Meanings 1. In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully. ## Examples - The fortress was formidably defended on every side. ## Etymology From formidable + -ly. ## AI Etymology Formidably is from formidable + -ly. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adverbial form is built from the named base and affix. Current senses include in a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully. ## Topics - Emotions & Feelings - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown