/ˈfæb.jə.ləs/
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Meaning
Extremely good; wonderful in a way that seems almost too good to be true.
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Word origin
From Latin fabulosus, belonging to fables, from fabula, a story. Something fabulous was so wonderful it sounded like a made-up tale.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fabula
- English cognates
- fable
Examples
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A warm compliment; it means wonderful.
Greece.
"Fabulous" is stronger and more excited than "very good".
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Here it praises how impressive the views are.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 7: fabulous, opera, objection and 7 more words.