Fearsome Definition And Meaning

The meaning of FEARSOME is causing fear. How to use fearsome in a sentence.

1. Causing or capable of causing fear: "The Devil is a fearsome enemy" (Jimmy Breslin). 2. Fearful; timid.

FEARSOME definition: causing fear. See examples of fearsome used in a sentence.

/ ˈfɪə.səm / Add to word list frightening: a fearsome reputation a fearsome display of violence Synonym dire

Fearsome is used to describe things that are frightening, for example because of their large size or extreme nature. He had developed a fearsome reputation for intimidating people. ...a fearsome …

Definitions of fearsome adjective causing fear or dread or terror synonyms: awful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible

Definition of fearsome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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Oct 21, 2025 · fearsome (comparative more fearsome, superlative most fearsome) frightening, especially in appearance. The warriors faced a fearsome enemy. She gave him a fearsome glare.

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