Also means
formidable
Usage Note
Temibile describes something or someone that inspires genuine fear or dread. Unlike spaventoso (frightening in appearance), temibile stresses the real danger an opponent or force poses — a nemico temibile is an enemy worth fearing, not just a scary one. It does not soften to 'impressive'; the threat is real.
Examples
"Il leone è un animale temibile."
Natural Translation
The lion is a fearsome animal.
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