fabled
UK: ˈfeɪbld | US: ˈfeɪbld
adj. 1. Famous, especially in legend or folklore; mythical.
adj. 2. Celebrated or recounted in fables; fictitious.
fabled = fabl<story> + ed<adjective suffix>
- fabl (from Latin fabula "story, tale") → Retains the core meaning of a narrative or legend.
- ed (Old English -ed, past participle/adjective suffix) → Indicates a state or quality derived from the root.
Etymology Origin:
The word fabled traces back to Latin fabula (story), which evolved into Old French fable before entering Middle English. The suffix -ed transforms the noun into an adjective, implying "having the nature of a fable." Over time, fabled shifted from simply "story-like" to connote legendary or mythical fame, reflecting how tales amplify reality into something extraordinary.
The fabled city of Atlantis continues to captivate explorers.
Her fabled beauty was praised in countless poems.
The sword was said to possess fabled powers.
They searched for the fabled treasure hidden in the mountains.
His fabled generosity turned out to be true.