What does fabulous mean?

Definitions for fabulous
ˈfæb yə ləsfab·u·lous

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word fabulous.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. fabulous, fabadjective

    extremely pleasing

    "a fabulous vacation"

  2. fabulous, mythic, mythical, mythologic, mythologicaladjective

    based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

    "mythical centaurs"; "the fabulous unicorn"

  3. fabulousadjective

    barely credible

    "the fabulous endurance of a marathon runner"

Wiktionary

  1. fabulousadjective

    of or relating to fable, myth or legend.

  2. fabulousadjective

    characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, absurd, extreme, or exaggerated.

  3. fabulousadjective

    fictional or not believable; made up.

  4. fabulousadjective

    known for telling fables or falsehoods; unreliable.

  5. fabulousadjective

    very good; outstanding, wonderful.

  6. Etymology: From fabuleux or fabulosus, "celebrated in fable".

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Fabulousadjective

    Feigned; full of fables, or invented tales.

    Etymology: fabulosus, Latin.

    A person terrified with the imagination of spectres, is more reasonable than one who thinks the appearance of spirits fabulous and groundless. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 110.

Wikipedia

  1. Fabulous

    Fabulous is a song first performed by Charlie Gracie in 1957. It is his second and last appearance on the Billboard Top 40 besides the chart-topping "Butterfly". It made it to number 16 on US Billboard chart. The song was popular in the United Kingdom and internationally reaching number 6 on the British Singles Chart. The song was written by Harold Land and Cameo-Parkway co-owner Kal Mann, under the pseudonym 'Jon Sheldon'.

ChatGPT

  1. fabulous

    Fabulous is an adjective that describes something or someone as exceptionally good, extraordinary, or marvelous. It commonly implies a sense of beauty, glamour, or charm. It can also refer to something that is beyond ordinary or impressive, often evoking feelings of awe or admiration. Overall, fabulous suggests a high level of quality, uniqueness, or desirability.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fabulousadjective

    feigned, as a story or fable; related in fable; devised; invented; not real; fictitious; as, a fabulous description; a fabulous hero

  2. Fabulousadjective

    passing belief; exceedingly great; as, a fabulous price

  3. Etymology: [L. fabulosus; cf. F. fabuleux. See Fable.]

Wikidata

  1. Fabulous

    "Fabulous" is an R&B song by Jaheim, featuring guest vocals by Tha' Rayne. It was released in 2002 and was the first single from his album Still Ghetto. It was produced by Kay Gee. This song samples "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. A music video for the single was shot in August 2002 in New Jersey and includes appearances by Mary J. Blige and Tha' Rayne. The song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number 28 on the Hot 100. It also hit #1 on the Adult R&B chart for three weeks from February 1, 2003 to February 22, 2003.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fabulous in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fabulous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of fabulous in a Sentence

  1. Daniel Haeni:

    As a businessman I am a realist and had reckoned with 15 percent support, now it looks like more than 20 percent or maybe even 25 percent. I find that fabulous and sensational, when I see the media interest, from abroad as well, then I say we are setting a trend.

  2. Marianne Williamson, Return to Love, 1992:

    We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

  3. Mary Steward:

    Edgar was fabulous company and made my life for me, despite my fear, i came home and realized I was too old to work but no longer had a husband to look after. I felt pathetic but realized that I might have another 10 years to live so I might as well try and cure myself.

  4. Fran McCaffery:

    He was fabulous on both ends.

  5. Bill Owens:

    The brandy guys have a long road to hoe, it’s definitely an interesting category. The flavors are fabulous.

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Translations for fabulous

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  • легендарен, преувеличен, чудесен, баснословенBulgarian
  • fantastisk, fabelagtigDanish
  • sagenhaft, unglaubhaft, nicht glaubwürdig, mythisch, fabelhaft, außerordentlich, märchenhaft, außergewöhnlich, wunderbar, sagenumwoben, unhistorischGerman
  • fantástico, extraordinario, maravilloso, increíble, fabulosoSpanish
  • satumainen, tarumainen, tarunomainen, mahtavaFinnish
  • fabuleuxFrench
  • fabulousIrish
  • נפלאHebrew
  • menakjubkanIndonesian
  • favolosoItalian
  • 素晴らしいですJapanese
  • 굉장한Korean
  • легендарлуу, сыйкырдуу, укмуштууKyrgyz
  • pasakainsLatvian
  • fabelaktigNorwegian
  • fabulosoPortuguese
  • extraordinar, incredibil, fabulos, mitic, foarte bun, extrem de bun, legendarRomanian
  • необычайный, сказочный, баснословный, невероятный, преувеличенный, потрясающийRussian
  • fabulös, fantastisk, sagolik, underbarSwedish
  • เหลือเชื่อThai
  • şahane, harikaTurkish
  • hoang đườngVietnamese
  • פֿאַנטאַסטישYiddish

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