Formidably

[lalda222]

Dear Teachers, Please explain the word ' formidably' here. She is formidably shrewd.




thanks a lot

 

[Anglika]

She is impressively and powerfully shrewd.

 

[susiedqq]

She is shrewd. (cunning, crafty, astute, knowing,)
How shrewd?
In an "awesome" way.

You are probably never going to use "formidably" in your lifetime!!

 

[stuartnz]

I'm not a teacher. That said, I would just like to add to the excellent definitions given above that "formidably" in this context often carries a connotation of fear, possibly discomfort, or grudging respect. The phrase "formidably intelligent" or "a formidable intellect" is often used here in NZ in a political context, when politicians are discussing an opponent. It is a compliment, but it definitely suggests that the person using the description would be happier if person being described was not so "formidably" intelligent.