fearsomeness
- a word derived from fearsome.
Example Sentences
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While Lee Duveneck’s dominant Man of the Cloth had authoritative moments, he failed to sustain his character’s fearsomeness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
He is the canny underdog who, with skill and wits, makes up for what he lacks in fearsomeness and brawn.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
Each time, the flames blazed with a demonic fearsomeness, as if I were Jimi Hendrix and the grill was my guitar.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2017
He's got stature and a fearsomeness, and he's also got this twinkle.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2013
Near the steps they slowed down, moved cautiously around the house, for there was a certain fearsomeness about visitors too.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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