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Formidable Quotes

On presence that commands respect.

Formidable can describe danger or admiration, and this page moves between both, from heavy machinery that demands caution to actors and crushes remembered fondly from an earlier age.

All chain saws are formidable and dangerous.

Quotes by Sue Hubbell

Wil Wheaton, Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes were all the early formidable crushes of my girlhood.

Quotes by Autumn Reeser

Ram Kapoor is a formidable actor.

Quotes by Asha Bhosle

Frequently Asked Questions

Does formidable always mean dangerous in these quotes?
No, it covers a range, from the genuine danger of heavy machinery to admiration for an actor's commanding presence on screen.
What machinery gets called formidable here?
Chain saws are specifically described as formidable and dangerous, treated as tools that demand real caution.
Is there a nostalgic use of the word in this set?
Yes, one quote recalls early crushes on well-known actors, describing them as formidable in a lighthearted, nostalgic sense.
Which actor is described as formidable in these quotes?
Ram Kapoor is named directly as a formidable actor, praised for a strong and commanding screen presence.
What's a related figure worth reading next?
Lyle Lovett's quotes page offers a different tone from the same general era of public figures.

The word carries weight either way, whether it points to fear or fascination. For related figures, see Lyle Lovett or Alex Jones quotes.