fearsome — Causing fear or dread; intimidating or frightening in appearance or reputation.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Causing fear or dread; intimidating or frightening in appearance or reputation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪrsəm/
Example Sentences
- My mother becomes a fearsome creature when someone touches her favorite chocolate.
- The fearsome storm destroyed several buildings in the town.
- Despite his fearsome appearance, the giant was actually quite gentle.
fearsome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɪrsəm/]
Causing fear or dread; intimidating or frightening in appearance or reputation.
Causing fear or dread; intimidating or frightening in appearance or reputation.
A fearsome dragon amid the awesome blossom!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'fear' (terror, dread) combined with the suffix '-some' (having the quality of). The word emerged in the 14th century to describe something that causes fear or appears frightening.
Breakdown
fear (terror, dread) + -some (having the quality of, characterized by)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mother becomes a fearsome creature when someone touches her favorite chocolate.”
“The fearsome storm destroyed several buildings in the town.”
“Despite his fearsome appearance, the giant was actually quite gentle.”
“The teacher's fearsome glare silenced the entire classroom instantly.”
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