As adjectives the difference between fabulous and impressive
is that fabulous is of or relating to fable, myth or legend while impressive is making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.
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
impressive
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.
Capable of being impressed.
appealing
Antonyms
* unimpressive
Derived terms
* impressiveness
Related terms
* impression
Anagrams
* permissive