Fearsome

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪərsəm/

Definitions of fearsome

adjective causing fear or dread; intimidating

Example Sentences

A1 The lion looked fearsome with its sharp teeth and loud roar.

A2 The haunted house was so fearsome that I didn't want to go inside.

B1 The fearsome storm caused widespread damage to the town.

B2 The fearsome warrior was known for his ruthless tactics in battle.

C1 The fearsome reputation of the dictator struck fear into the hearts of the citizens.

C2 The fearsome dragon in the movie was created with impressive CGI effects.

Examples of fearsome in a Sentence

formal The fearsome beast roamed the forest, striking fear into the hearts of all who crossed its path.

informal I heard that new horror movie is supposed to be really fearsome.

slang That roller coaster looks absolutely fearsome, I can't wait to ride it!

figurative Her fearsome determination to succeed was unmatched by anyone else in the competition.

Grammatical Forms of fearsome

• past tense: feared
• plural: fearsome
• comparative: more fearsome
• superlative: most fearsome
• present tense: fears
• future tense: will fear
• perfect tense: have feared
• continuous tense: is fearing
• singular: fearsome
• positive degree: fearsome
• infinitive: to fear
• gerund: fearing
• participle: feared

Origin and Evolution of fearsome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fearsome' originated from the combination of the word 'fear' and the suffix '-some' which means causing or characterized by. It was first used in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fearsome' has evolved to not only describe something causing fear or dread, but also to convey a sense of awe or admiration for something impressive or formidable.