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Pabulous vs Fabulous - What's the difference?

pabulous | fabulous |

As adjectives the difference between pabulous and fabulous

is that pabulous is (obsolete) nourishing while fabulous is of or relating to fable, myth or legend.

pabulous

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (obsolete) nourishing

    • 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