fabulous
UK: ˈfæbjʊləs | US: ˈfæbjələs
adj. extremely good or impressive; marvelous
adj. resembling or based on fables; mythical
adj. (archaic) known about only through fables; legendary
fabulous = fabul<story> + ous<full of>
- fabul (from Latin fabula "story, tale")
- ous (adjective-forming suffix meaning "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word fabulous traces back to Latin fabula ("story" or "tale"), which itself derives from fari ("to speak"). Originally, it described things related to fables or myths (e.g., fabulous creatures). Over time, its meaning shifted to emphasize the extraordinary or unbelievable qualities of such tales, eventually evolving into its modern sense of "astonishingly good." The suffix -ous reinforces the idea of being "full of" the qualities of a fable—wonder, exaggeration, and brilliance.
The party was absolutely fabulous, with glittering decorations and live music.
Ancient myths often include fabulous beasts like dragons and unicorns.
She wore a fabulous dress that turned heads at the gala.
The traveler told fabulous stories of distant lands and hidden treasures.
His performance on stage was nothing short of fabulous.