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Definitions for redoubtable
rɪˈdaʊ tə bəlre·doubtable
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Princeton's WordNet
formidable, redoubtable, unnervingadjective
inspiring fear
"the formidable prospect of major surgery"; "a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston; "something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall"
redoubtableadjective
worthy of respect or honor
"born of a redoubtable family"
Wiktionary
redoubtableadjective
Eliciting respect or fear; imposing; awe-inspiring.
The redoubtable New York Times has been called the "newspaper of record" of the United States.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Redoubtableadjective
Formidable; terrible to foes.
Etymology: redoubtable, Fr.
The enterprising Mr. Lintot, the redoubtable rival of Mr. Tonson, overtook me. Alexander Pope.
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redoubtable
Redoubtable is an adjective that describes someone or something that is formidable, especially as an opponent. This term often implies respect for the power, strength, or achievements that make a person or thing intimidating or impressive.
Webster Dictionary
Redoubtableadjective
formidable; dread; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; -- often in contempt or burlesque
Etymology: [F. redoutable, formerly also spelt redoubtable.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
redoubtable
Formidable; to be dreaded; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; often in contempt or burlesque.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of redoubtable in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of redoubtable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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