fantastic
gb/fæntˈæstɪk/ us/fæntˈæstɪk/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 4100
Maana
maana 0
adjective
informal
A2
property
1
Extremely good or impressive
Very good or amazing.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is fantastic
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fantastic' with 'fantasy', which refers to imaginary stories, not quality.
Visawe
amazing (Similar level of enthusiasm but slightly more neutral in tone.)
|
wonderful (Softer and more positive in an emotional sense.)
Vinyume
terrible (Direct opposite in quality or enjoyment.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fantastic idea
|fantastic job
|fantastic news
|fantastic view
|fantastic opportunity
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The concert last night was absolutely fantastic.
- You did a fantastic job on your presentation.
- That restaurant serves fantastic pasta.
- We had a fantastic time on our trip.
- The movie had fantastic special effects.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The cake tastes fantastic.
- She has a fantastic smile.
- The park is fantastic in summer.
- That is a fantastic book.
- He is a fantastic singer.
adjective
B1
property
2
Imaginary or unrealistic
Not real; from imagination.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is fantastic
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with the positive meaning of 'fantastic' and think it means 'very good'. Context is important.
Visawe
imaginary (Directly refers to something created in the mind.)
|
fanciful (Implies creative or whimsical imagination.)
Vinyume
realistic (Based on reality rather than imagination.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fantastic tale
|fantastic creatures
|fantastic world
Mada
literature
|imagination
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The novel is set in a fantastic world of magic.
- He told a fantastic story about dragons and fairies.
- The painting depicts fantastic creatures never seen before.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The movie shows a fantastic city in space.
- She draws fantastic animals with wings.
- This book has many fantastic stories.
adjective
B2
property
3
Unusually large or high degree
Very big or high in amount or level.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is fantastic
Kosa la kawaida:
Sometimes mistaken as only meaning 'good' rather than 'extreme'. Context clarifies meaning.
Visawe
enormous (Focuses on physical size or quantity.)
|
tremendous (Often used for intensity as well as size.)
Vinyume
tiny (Extremely small in size or amount.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fantastic sum
|fantastic speed
|fantastic amount
Mada
measurement
|intensity
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- They made a fantastic profit last year.
- The car can reach a fantastic speed of 300 km/h.
- He inherited a fantastic fortune from his uncle.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has a fantastic amount of books.
- He ran at a fantastic speed.
- They paid a fantastic price for the house.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
fantastic
IPA
GB/fæntˈæstɪk/
US/fæntˈæstɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
fant - ast - ic (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ast)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: fantastic
Familia ya neno
Core family
fantastically
adverb B2
fantasy
noun B1
Related words
fantasize
verb
fantastical
adjective
Semi
feel fantastic
1/fˈil fæntˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Feel extremely good physically or emotionally
To feel very happy or healthy.
Mifano
- I feel fantastic after the workout.
- She felt fantastic when she heard the news.
look fantastic
1/lˈʊk fæntˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Appear extremely good or attractive
To look very good or beautiful.
Mifano
- You look fantastic in that dress.
- He looked fantastic after his holiday.
sound fantastic
1/sˈaʊnd fæntˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Seem extremely good when described or heard about
To seem very good when someone hears about it.
Mifano
- That trip sounds fantastic!
- Your plan sounds fantastic to me.