How do you spell Formidable?
Correct spelling
formidable
Remember FORMIDO (Latin for fear) - formidAble causes fear with its strength
Why is formidable spelled this way?
From Latin formidabilis, causing fear. FORMIDO (fear). Something formidable causes fear through its power — strength so evident it commands respect before the contest begins.
Common misspellings of formidable
formidibleformadableformitable
Example
The chess grandmaster's formidable reputation intimidated opponents before they even sat down to play.