fabulous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Derived terms 1.3.5 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

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

[edit] Adjective

fabulous (comparative more fabulous, superlative most fabulous)

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.

[edit] Usage notes

• 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.

[edit] Synonyms

• Wikisaurus:excellent

[edit] Related terms

• fable

[edit] Derived terms

• fab
• fabulously
• fabulousness

[edit] Translations