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Fabulous vs Astounding - What's the difference?

fabulous | astounding | Synonyms |

Fabulous is a synonym of astounding.


As adjectives the difference between fabulous and astounding

is that fabulous is of or relating to fable, myth or legend while astounding is that astounds or astound.

As a verb astounding is

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fabulous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of or relating to fable, myth or legend.
  • characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, absurd, extreme, or exaggerated.
  • fictional or not believable; made up.
  • known for telling fables or falsehoods; unreliable.
  • very good; outstanding, wonderful.

    • Usage notes

    * In the sense of wonderful , the word may become associated with gay men. This may be the direct result of its former usage among valley girls.

    Synonyms

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    Related terms

    * fable

    Derived terms

    * fab * fabulously * fabulousness

    astounding

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That astounds or astound.
    • astounding success
    Synonyms
    Extraordinary, fantastic, incredible, marvelous, miraculous, phenomenal, unbelievable, wonderful See