2022-04-10
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – F - formidable & impressive
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Dictionary.com:
ออกเสียง formidable = “FAWR-mi-duh-buhl” or “fawr-MID-uh-buhl”
ออกเสียง impressive = “im-PRES-iv”
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:
formidable & impressive
Each of these words means
“arousing feelings of admiration,”
“superior,”
“exceptional”:
“This candidate is a formidable (or impressive) opponent.”}
“You are asking me to undertake an impressive (or formidable) task.”
Formidable has the additional meaning of
“intimidating,”
“dreaded,”
“awesome”:
“His strength and quickness made him a formidable fighting man.”
Impressive has the added meaning of
“solemn,”
“moving”:
“The funeral was an impressive ceremony.”
Approximate synonyms forformidable
include fearful, menacing, appalling, frightful, and threatening.
Words allied in meaning to impressive
are imposing, majestic, and lofty.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language:
for′mi·da·bil′i·ty, for′mi·da·ble·ness n.
for′mi·da·bly adv.
Usage Note:
Traditionally formidable has
been pronounced with stress on the first syllable,
but recently
the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable,
which is a common variant in British English,
has seen increasing use in American English.
However, the traditional pronunciation is still preferred
by a large majority of the Usage Panel.
In our 2008 survey,
73 percent favored the pronunciation with stress on the first syllable,
and 27 percent favored the other pronunciation.
Both pronunciations are acceptable, however.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Choose the Right Synonym for impressive
Moving, Impressive, Poignant, Affecting, Touching, Pathetic
mean having the power to produce deep emotion.
Moving may apply to any strong emotional effect
including thrilling, agitating, saddening,
or calling forth pity or sympathy.
a moving appeal for contributions
Impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction.
an impressive list of achievements
Poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities.
a poignant documentary on the homeless
Affecting is close to Moving but most often suggests pathos.
an affecting deathbed reunion
Touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion.
the touching innocence in a child's eyes
Pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt.
pathetic attempts to justify misconduct
