superformidable

superformidable

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *úp
Proto-Indo-European *-er
Proto-Indo-European *upér
Proto-Italic *super
Latin super
Latin super-lbor.
English super-
English formidable
English superformidable

    From super- + formidable.

    Pronunciation

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    Adjective

    superformidable (comparative more superformidable, superlative most superformidable)

    1. (rare) Extremely formidable; causing great dread or very difficult to overcome.
      • 1978, Sivalenka Rama, Role of India in Bangladesh Independence Movement‎[1], Rama, page 52:
        The obstensible purpose as announced by the US that this superformidable task force was intended to help evacuate the West Pakistanis.
      • 1986, P. C. Jersild, Children's Island‎[2], University of Nebraska Press, →ISBN, page 132:
        The fantastic amazing renowned superformidable Busker Theater Company!
      • 1989, Robin Wayne Bailey, The Lake of Fire‎[3], Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 10:
        Whether or not this superformidable enemy, as powerful and malicious as Satan Himself, will be a clone of the Chief (W)retch or The Original, I do not know.

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