redoubtable
[ ri-dou-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
that is to be feared; formidable.
commanding or evoking respect, reverence, or the like.
Origin of redoubtable
1Other words from redoubtable
- re·doubt·a·ble·ness, noun
- re·doubt·a·bly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for redoubtable
redoubtable
/ (rɪˈdaʊtəbəl) /
adjective
to be feared; formidable
worthy of respect
Origin of redoubtable
1C14: from Old French, from redouter to dread, from re- + douter to be afraid, doubt
Derived forms of redoubtable
- redoubtableness, noun
- redoubtably, adverb
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