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Fabulous vs Smashing - What's the difference?

fabulous | smashing | Synonyms |

Fabulous is a synonym of smashing.


As adjectives the difference between fabulous and smashing

is that fabulous is of or relating to fable, myth or legend while smashing is serving to smash (something).

As a noun smashing is

gerund: the action of the verb to smash .

As a verb smashing 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

    smashing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Serving to smash (something).
    • The boxer delivered a smashing blow to his opponent's head.
  • (British informal ) Wonderful, very good or impressive.
    • We had a smashing time at the zoo.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Gerund: The action of the verb to smash .
    • Some Greek dance is traditionally accompanied by the smashing of crockery.

    Verb

    (head)