fabulous

CEFRB1

/ˈfæbjʊləs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Extremely good, attractive, or impressive.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Existing only in stories or imagination.

Examples

  • The laboratory acquired a fabulous reputation for its historic discovery.

  • We were entranced by the fabulous suite.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible.

  2. Fictional or not believable; made up.

  3. Of or relating to fable, myth or legend.

More examples

In context

  • They put on a fabulous performance.

  • [F]abulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: […]

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Late Middle English fabulous, fabulose, from Latin fābulōsus (“celebrated in fable”); Equivalent to fable + -ous.