fabulous
word
/ˈfæbjəɫəs/
FAB-yuh-luhs
/fˈæbjʊləs/
FAB-yuu-luhs
Definition
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable. It can also describe something glamorous or stylish in an enthusiastic way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken English and often enthusiastic or expressive. Very natural for fashion, parties, meals, performances, or vacations: 'a fabulous dress', 'fabulous news'. Stronger and more lively than 'good' or 'nice'; in some contexts it can sound slightly dramatic.
Spanish: fabuloso - estupendoPortuguese (BR): fabuloso - incrívelPortuguese (PT): fabuloso - excelenteChinese (Simplified): 极好的 - 棒极了的Chinese (Traditional): 極好的 - 棒極了的Hindi: शानदार - बेहतरीनArabic: رائع - مذهلBengali: অসাধারণ - চমৎকারRussian: потрясающий - восхитительныйJapanese: 素晴らしい - 最高の - 素敵なVietnamese: tuyệt vời - tuyệt diệuKorean: 환상적인 - 멋진Turkish: muhteşem - harika - olağanüstüUrdu: لاجواب - شاندارIndonesian: luar biasa - hebat - menakjubkan
Example Sentences
She looks fabulous in that red dress.
basic
That is fabulous news!
basic
You did a fabulous job on the presentation.
natural
Oh, fabulous—now the train is delayed again.
natural
We had a fabulous meal at the new restaurant.
basic
Their vacation looked absolutely fabulous on Instagram.
natural