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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.

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fabulous

/ ˈæʊə /

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

  • ˈڲܱdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈڲܱdzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڲ··dzܲ· adverb
  • ڲ··dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڲ··dzܲ adjective
  • un·ڲ··dzܲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fabulous1

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

Origin of fabulous1

C15: from Latin ܱōܲ celebrated in fable, from ܱ fable
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Example Sentences

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They both arrived in Canada in 2016 and were having a fabulous evening at the festival, listening to the music and eating the food of their homeland.

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In just 90 minutes, Cohen promises to help participants “realize they have permission to be fabulous in their everyday lives and the benefits, joys and lessons that dance can teach everyone.”

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“He knows a lot about movies. He’s a fabulous connoisseur of classical music,” said Maria Pendergast, a frequent bridge partner.

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One of her aides produced a giant, fabulous picture of drag performer and author Lil Miss Hot Mess, who Greene described as a “child predator” and “monster.”

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In their conversation, Vic reveals to Thomson that Eileen had demanded a trial separation, but after a couple of months they had reconciled and everything had been fabulous.

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