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- Dictionaryredoubtable/rɪˈdaʊtəbl/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent: humorous "he was a redoubtable debater"
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REDOUBTABLE definition: 1. very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others: 2. very…. Learn more.
1. : causing fear or alarm : formidable. 2. : illustrious, eminent. broadly : worthy of respect. redoubtably. ri-ˈdau̇-tə-blē. adverb. Did you know? The word redoubtable is worthy of respect itself, if only for its longevity.
Redoubtable means honorable, maybe even intimidatingly so. If your grandmother worked tirelessly to raise four kids on her own and started her own taxi cab business and to this day, keeps all of her cabbies in line, she is without a doubt redoubtable.
Redoubtable definition: that is to be feared; formidable. . See examples of REDOUBTABLE used in a sentence.
1. Arousing fear or awe; formidable. 2. Worthy of respect or honor. [Middle English redoubtabel, from Old French redoutable, from redouter, to dread : re-, re- + douter, to doubt, fear; see doubt.] re·doubt′a·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
What does the word redoubtable mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word redoubtable. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word redoubtable? About 0.4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word pronounced?
if a person is redoubtable, they have very strong qualities that make you respect them and perhaps feel afraid of them synonym formidable. a redoubtable leader; He was dreading his interview with the redoubtable Mrs Fitton.
Eliciting respect or fear; imposing; awe-inspiring. The redoubtable New York Times has been called the "newspaper of record" of the United States. Wiktionary. Synonyms: unnerving. formidable. valiant. imminent. illustrious. frightening. brave. courageous. terrible. fearful. dreadful. fearsome. awesome. renowned. prominent.
A complete guide to the word "REDOUBTABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
If you describe someone as redoubtable, you respect them because they have a very strong character, even though you are slightly afraid of them. ...the redoubtable Mr Brooks. He is a redoubtable fighter.
