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EtymologyModificar

From French fabuleux or Latin fabulosus, "celebrated in fable".

PronunciationModificar

• IPA: /ˈfæbjʊləs/, SAMPA: /"f{bjUl@s/

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Patrono:En-adj-more

1. Extraordinary, especially in being very large.
2. Very good; wonderful.
3. Of the nature of a fable; unhistorical.
4. (obsolete) Mythical or legendary; incredible.

Usage notesModificar

• In the sense of wonderful, the word has become associated with gay men. This may be the direct result of its former usage among valley girls.

SynonymsModificar

• Wikisaurus:excellent

Related termsModificar

• fable

Derived termsModificar

• fab
• fabulously
• fabulousness

TranslationsModificar

el:fabulous fr:fabulous io:fabulous it:fabulous kn:fabulous hu:fabulous ml:fabulous nl:fabulous ru:fabulous fi:fabulous ta:fabulous te:fabulous tr:fabulous vi:fabulous zh:fabulous