Meaning & use
fabulous
Extremely good, pleasing, or impressive in a way that delights people; wonderful.
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We had a fabulous time exploring the old city on foot.
Her fabulous performance earned a standing ovation from the entire crowd.
A note on using this word
An older, more literal sense means resembling a fable or myth, as in 'fabulous creatures.'
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Existing only in fables or legend; scarcely believable.
Dragons and other fabulous creatures filled the pages of the ancient manuscript.
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