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FABULOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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fabulous

[ fab-yuh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. Informal. exceptionally good or unusual; wonderful; superb:

    a fabulous bargain;

    a fabulous new house.

  2. almost impossible to believe; incredible:

    Her fabulous story about surviving alone on a desert island for three months was riveting—and it was all true!

  3. told about in fables; purely imaginary or known about only through myths or legends:

    the fabulous exploits of Hercules.

    Synonyms: fictional, fictitious, fabled



fabulous

/ ˈfæbjʊləs /

adjective

  1. almost unbelievable; astounding; legendary

    fabulous wealth

  2. informal.
    extremely good

    a fabulous time at the party

  3. of, relating to, or based upon fable

    a fabulous beast

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈfabulousness, noun
  • ˈfabulously, adverb
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Other Words From

  • fab·u·lous·ly adverb
  • fab·u·lous·ness noun
  • un·fab·u·lous adjective
  • un·fab·u·lous·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fabulous1

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin fābulōsus, equivalent to fābul(a) “a story, tale” + -ōsus adjective suffix; fable, -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fabulous1

C15: from Latin fābulōsus celebrated in fable, from fābula fable
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Example Sentences

“Our perception with reality is so fabulous,” says the director, 48, who still lives in Chile with his two teenage children.

It will be a little snug in the stocking, but a good fit for a fabulous cup of coffee all winter long.

From Salon

The human question moves from being about survival — what would you give up of yourself to live? — to greed — are you willing to let others die for your chance at fabulous wealth?

It’s been a bumpy few years for theaters, but I think we’re floating in a fabulous direction, even if a trip to Oz didn’t make it on my list.

I love coming together as a group and looking fabulous.

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