formidably C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈfɔrmədəbli/ See IPA manual Freq #192361 Meanings 1 adv In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully. The fortress was formidably defended on every side. Appears in Phrases (1) See all formidably armed equipped with weapons impressive enough to inspire fear or respect Adverb + adjective Etymology AI details From formidable + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # 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 - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown