formidability
Americannoun
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The fact that study participants across cultures perceived a lower male voice pitch as conferring formidability and high social status suggests that these characteristics were likely conferred to our ancestors as well, Puts said.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 8, 2024
Nevertheless, it was the first silver medal in five years for Tiger, asserting an air of formidability to his return.
From Golf Digest ● Dec. 14, 2018
Giving her formidability a greyer hue, she played a prison governor striving to be, as well as a disciplinarian, as sensitive as possible to the problems of the prisoners.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 16, 2011
Florida State: The Seminoles lost a decent measure of formidability when forward Chris Singleton injured his foot on Feb. 12.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2011
He had soft places and was girdled with a ponderous stomach and huge buttocks, but the weight did not diminish his formidability.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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