/ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl/
for·mid·able
BrE /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/
NAmE /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl/
BrE /fəˈmɪdəbl/
NAmE /fərˈmɪdəbl/
if people, things or situations are formidable, you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful, or because they seem very difficult
In debate he was a formidable opponent.
She has a formidable list of qualifications.
The two players together make a formidable combination.
The task was a formidable one.
They had to overcome formidable obstacles.
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for·mid·ably
BrE /ˈfɔːmɪdəbli/
NAmE /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbli/
BrE /fəˈmɪdəbli/
NAmE /fərˈmɪdəbli/
He now has the chance to prove himself in a formidably difficult role.
She’s formidably intelligent.