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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost intimidating" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is nearly or somewhat frightening or overwhelming, but not entirely so.
Example: "The sheer size of the mountain was almost intimidating, making me question my ability to climb it."
Alternatives: "nearly daunting" or "somewhat fearsome".
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For a "Minnesota country girl" (her words), she conveys an almost intimidating self-possession.
Most of New York's notable Japanese restaurants work hard to evoke the almost intimidating refinement of the former.
If you track down just one vintage store, make it Bernard Gavilan's tiny boutique, crammed with so much stock it is almost intimidating to just walk in.
It's easy to see why he's played so many law enforcement roles, for there is a stern undercurrent which at times can make him almost intimidating.
Bana commands every scene with such steaming chutzpah, such bat-out-of-hell confidence, watching him spit bogan vitriol and chew up the scenery feels almost intimidating.
When the carnival of the title perks up, the music turns boisterous, and the playing here had almost intimidating energy and brassy power.
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"At first, if I had a disagreement, the students seemed almost intimidated by me," he said.
I think that I was initially in awe of the assignment, almost intimidated.
Gen. Mueller's palatial office on Nov. 5, Fimberg felt almost intimidated.
After watching the series premiere I must admit I was almost intimidated.
Talk about intimidating.
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