fabulous

• Beschreibt etwas außergewöhnlich Gutes, Beeindruckendes oder Wunderbares; auch im Sinne von märchenhaft, unglaublich schön oder fantastisch.

Describes something that is extremely good, impressive, or wonderful.

1. Extremely pleasingA2informal

   Very good, wonderful, or impressive.

   Fabelhaft

   • We had a fabulous time at the party.
   • She looked absolutely fabulous in that dress.
   • The food at the restaurant was fabulous.

   Synonymeamazingexcellentfantasticgreatincrediblemarveloussuperbterrificwonderful

   Antonymeatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyterrible

2. Mythical or legendaryC1formal

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

   Mythisch

   • The book recounts the fabulous adventures of ancient heroes.
   • Dragons are fabulous creatures found in many cultures.
   • The story is a fabulous tale of gods and monsters.

   Synonymefancifulfictitiousimaginarylegendarymythicalmythologicalunreal

   Antonymeactualfactualhistoricalrealtrue

3. Barely credibleC1formal

   So extraordinary as to seem impossible or difficult to believe.

   Unglaubwürdig

   • He told a fabulous story about his escape from the island.
   • The explorer's account of the lost city seemed fabulous.
   • Her claims of wealth were so fabulous that no one believed her.

   Synonymeastoundingfantasticimplausibleincrediblelegendarymythicalpreposterousunbelievable

   Antonymecommonmundaneordinaryplausibleunremarkable