fabulous
gb/fˈæbjələs/ us/fˈæbjələs/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8000
Významy
0 významů
adjective
informal
B1
property
1
extremely good or enjoyable
Very, very good or very enjoyable.
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is fabulous; a fabulous [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "fabulous" in very formal writing (like academic essays), where more neutral words such as "excellent" or "very good" are more appropriate. They may also confuse "fabulous" with "fabled"; "fabulous" in modern everyday English usually means "very good", not "told in stories".
Synonyma
wonderful (Slightly more neutral and common in both spoken and written English.)
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fantastic (Very close in meaning; often sounds equally enthusiastic and informal.)
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great (Weaker and more general; less intense excitement than "fabulous".)
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excellent (More neutral or slightly formal; focuses on high quality rather than excitement.)
Antonyma
terrible (Expresses that something is very bad, the opposite of extremely good.)
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awful (Strongly negative and emotional, opposite of the positive feeling in "fabulous".)
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disappointing (Shows that something failed to be good or enjoyable.)
Kolokace
fabulous time
|fabulous job
|fabulous dress
|fabulous news
|look fabulous
|absolutely fabulous
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Příklady
- You look absolutely fabulous in that suit.
- We had a fabulous time on our vacation.
- The concert last night was simply fabulous.
- That was a fabulous meal; thank you for cooking.
- She did a fabulous job organizing the event.
Učební příklady
- The party was fabulous and everyone had fun.
- Your cake is fabulous; it tastes so good.
- He is a fabulous teacher and I learn a lot.
- This hotel is fabulous, and the staff are very kind.
- My sister has a fabulous voice when she sings.
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B2
property
2
extremely large or impressive amount
Very, very big or very high in amount, in a way that is almost hard to believe.
Vzorec užití:
fabulous [amount/quantity]; fabulous [noun] of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "fabulous" here always means emotionally positive. It usually suggests the amount is impressively large, which can be positive (a fabulous salary) or neutral/critical (fabulous prices that are too high).
Synonyma
enormous (Focuses on very large size or amount, without the extra emotional excitement of "fabulous".)
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immense (Highlights very great size or degree, often slightly more formal.)
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staggering (Emphasizes that the amount is shockingly or surprisingly large.)
Antonyma
modest (Describes an amount that is not very large, often purposely small or simple.)
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small (Directly opposite in terms of size or quantity.)
Kolokace
fabulous wealth
|fabulous fortune
|fabulous salary
|fabulous profits
|fabulous sums
|fabulous price
Témata
money
|business
|description
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The tech firm reported fabulous profits last year.
- She inherited a fabulous fortune from a distant relative.
- They offered him a fabulous salary to join the company.
- Collectors are willing to pay fabulous sums for rare comics.
- The star lives in a mansion bought for a fabulous price.
Učební příklady
- The singer earns a fabulous amount of money.
- His parents spent a fabulous sum on the wedding.
- The company made a fabulous profit this year.
- They won a fabulous prize in the lottery.
- She has a fabulous collection of expensive watches.
adjective
literary
C1
property
3
imaginary, like in myths or fables
Not real, but from stories or old tales, like dragons or magic lands.
Vzorec užití:
fabulous [creature/place/kingdom/adventure]
Častá chyba:
Learners often do not know this older, literary sense and assume "fabulous creatures" simply means "very good creatures". In this meaning, "fabulous" is about not being real and existing only in stories.
Synonyma
mythical (Very close in meaning; strongly linked to myths and legends.)
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legendary (Often suggests both being from legends and being very famous.)
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imaginary (General word for not real; does not specifically suggest myths or old tales.)
Antonyma
real (Describes something that actually exists in the world.)
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historical (Refers to things known from real history, not made-up stories.)
Kolokace
fabulous creatures
|fabulous beasts
|fabulous kingdom
|fabulous adventures
|fabulous land
|fabulous riches
Témata
literature
|fantasy
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The hero battles fabulous beasts in the ancient poem.
- Children love stories about fabulous creatures like dragons and unicorns.
- The novel is set in a fabulous kingdom beyond the edge of the known world.
- Explorers once returned with tales of fabulous lands across the sea.
- The cave was said to contain fabulous treasures guarded by spirits.
Učební příklady
- The book is about a fabulous city in the sky.
- In the story, a boy rides a fabulous animal with wings.
- Old maps sometimes show fabulous islands that are not real.
- He dreams of a fabulous world full of magic.
- Many cultures have stories of fabulous monsters in the sea.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
fabulous
IPA
GB/fˈæbjələs/
US/fˈæbjələs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
fab - ulous (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (fab)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: fabulous
Příbuzná slova
Core family
fabulously
adverb C1
Related words
fable
noun B1
fab
adjective
Advanced or less common
fabulousness
noun
fabled
adjective
Výrazy
absolutely fabulous
1/ˌæbsəlˈutli fˈæbjələs/
fixed phrase
informal
completely and extremely good
Used to say that something is extremely, completely good or enjoyable.
Příklady
- The food at that restaurant is absolutely fabulous.
- Her performance last night was absolutely fabulous.
feel fabulous
1/fˈil fˈæbjələs/
fixed phrase
informal
feel extremely well or happy
To feel very healthy, happy, or full of energy.
Příklady
- I feel fabulous after my holiday.
- She said she feels fabulous in her new job.
look fabulous
1/lˈʊk fˈæbjələs/
fixed phrase
informal
appear extremely attractive or good
To seem very beautiful or very good when someone sees you or it.
Příklady
- You look fabulous in that dress.
- The house looks fabulous after the renovation.
sounds fabulous
1/sˈaʊndz fˈæbjələs/
fixed phrase
informal
seem extremely good when described
To seem very good or exciting when someone hears about an idea, plan, or thing.
Příklady
- A weekend at the beach? That sounds fabulous.
- Your plan to study abroad sounds fabulous.