Fabulous is a synonym of fantastical.
As adjectives the difference between fantastical and fabulous
is that fantastical is of or pertaining to fantasy while fabulous is of or relating to fable, myth or legend.
fantastical
English
Alternative forms
* phantastical (dated)
* phantasticall (archaic)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or pertaining to fantasy.
fanciful or whimsical
fantastic
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
*
Related terms
* fable
Derived terms
* fab
* fabulously
* fabulousness
