Fabulous

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfæbjÊŠlÉ™s/

Origin

From French fabuleux or Latin fābulōsus ("celebrated in fable").

Full definition of fabulous

Adjective

1. of or relating to fable, myth or legend.
2. characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, absurd, extreme, or exaggerated.
3. fictional or not believable; made up.
4. known for telling fables or falsehoods; unreliable.
5. very good; outstanding, wonderful.

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

Related terms

• fable

Derived terms

• fab
• fabulously
• fabulousness