ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fearsome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɪɹsəm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Fearsome is an adjective meaning frightening, especially in appearance.

Meaning

frightening, especially in appearance.

More Meanings

  1. (rare or archaic) fearful, frightened

Example Sentences

truly fearsome
fearsome weapon
fearsome reputation
She gave him a fearsome glare.

Synonyms for fearsome

Depending on context, synonyms include dread, dreadful, alarming, direful, fearful, terrible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frightening, fearful, alarming, dreaded, dread, direful.

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