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- [fab-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈfæb yə ləs/
- /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/
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- [fab-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈfæb yə ləs/
Definitions of fabulously word
- adjective fabulously almost impossible to believe; incredible. 1
- adjective fabulously Informal. exceptionally good or unusual; marvelous; superb: a fabulous bargain; a fabulous new house. 1
- adjective fabulously told about in fables; purely imaginary: the fabulous exploits of Hercules. 1
- adjective fabulously known about only through myths or legends. 1
- noun fabulously In a fabulous manner. 1
- adverb fabulously outstandingly well 1
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Origin of fabulously
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin fābulōsus, equivalent to fābul(a) fable + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Fabulously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fabulously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fabulously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fabulously
adv fabulously
- strangely — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- uncommonly — in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
adverb fabulously
- excellently — In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.
- superbly — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
- spectacularly — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- resplendent — shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid: troops resplendent in white uniforms; resplendent virtues.
Antonyms for fabulously
adv fabulously
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- normally — in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- unexceptional — not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
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