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The definition of fabulous is someone or something that is imaginary, hard to believe or very good.

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An example of fabulous is a fantasy tale.
An example of fabulous is a very extravagant party.
An example of fabulous is a perfect date.

See fabulous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or like a fable; imaginary, fictitious, or legendary
hard to believe; incredible; astounding
Informal very good; wonderful

Origin: ME < L fabulosus, fabled < fabula

Related Forms:

fabulously adverb
fabulousness noun

See fabulous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Barely credible; astonishing: the fabulous endurance of a marathon runner.
Extremely pleasing or successful: a fabulous vacation.
a. Of the nature of a fable or myth; legendary.
b. Told of or celebrated in fables or legends.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, mythical

Origin: , from Old French fabuleux

Origin: , from Latin fābulōsus

Origin: , from fābula, fable; see fable

Related Forms:

fabˈu·lous·ly adverb

fabˈu·lous·ness noun

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