Fabled Meaning in English

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Definition

Describes something or someone that is famous or well known because of legends, myths, or stories, but may not be real or is exaggerated.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in literary, descriptive, or formal contexts to evoke a sense of wonder or mystery. Commonly paired with places or objects in stories, e.g., 'fabled city', 'fabled sword'. Implies legendary status, not always factual.

• Spanish: legendario - famoso (por cuentos)
• Portuguese (BR): lendário - famoso (em histórias)
• Portuguese (PT): lendário - famoso (em histórias)
• Chinese (Simplified): 传说中的 - 有名的（传说里）
• Chinese (Traditional): 傳說中的 - 有名的（傳說裡）
• Hindi: कथित - प्रसिद्ध (कहानियों में)
• Arabic: أسطوري - مشهور (في القصص)
• Bengali: কথিত - কাহিনিময়
• Russian: легендарный - сказочный
• Japanese: 伝説の - 語り草の
• Vietnamese: huyền thoại - nổi tiếng trong truyền thuyết
• Korean: 전설적인 - 신화적인
• Turkish: efsanevi - söylentiyle anılan
• Urdu: افسانوی - مشہور کہانیوں میں بیان کردہ
• Indonesian: legendaris - terkenal dalam cerita

Example Sentences

Everyone dreams of finding the fabled fountain of youth, but it's just a legend.

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The fabled city of Atlantis was lost under the sea.

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People tell stories of a fabled treasure hidden in these caves.

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The fabled unicorn is a creature from myth.

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She finally visited the fabled streets of Paris she'd read about all her life.

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The chef is known for his fabled chocolate cake.

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