fabulous
Incredible, almost unreal
Fabulous originally meant like something from a fable—mythical, legendary, extraordinary beyond belief.
That sense of amazement survives when something is fabulous enough to seem unreal: fabulous wealth, fabulous success.
In casual use, fabulous has softened to enthusiastic praise for anything impressive or delightful: The party was fabulous.
The word carries a particular association with gay culture and camp aesthetics.
Extremely good, inspiring delight
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- marvelousExtremely good, inspiring wonder
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
stupendous · breathtaking · spectacular · awe-inspiring · sublime · prodigious · miraculous · stunning
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- mythicOf ancient lore
- storiedCelebrated in legend
- fantasticalExtravagantly unreal or imaginary
- imaginaryExisting only in thought
fictional · enchanted · magical · fairy-tale · make-believe · unreal · apocryphal · chimeric
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
- impeccableFree from any defect
flawless · superior · first-rate · top-notch · peerless · matchless · unrivaled · incomparable
Tasteful, current flair
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- sequinedCovered in small shiny discs
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
stylish · fashionable · swanky · posh · sophisticated · dazzling · designer · trendy
wonderful
Extremely good, inspiring delight
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- marvelousExtremely good, inspiring wonder
phenomenal · stupendous · breathtaking · spectacular · awe-inspiring · sublime · prodigious · miraculous · stunning · impressive
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- mythicOf ancient lore
- storiedCelebrated in legend
- fantasticalExtravagantly unreal or imaginary
imaginary · fictional · enchanted · magical · fairy-tale · make-believe · unreal · apocryphal · chimeric · invented
superb
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
impeccable · flawless · superior · first-rate · top-notch · peerless · matchless · unrivaled · incomparable · unparalleled
chic
Tasteful, current flair
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- sequinedCovered in small shiny discs
red-carpet · stylish · fashionable · swanky · posh · sophisticated · dazzling · designer · trendy · glossy
opulent
Ostentatiously wealthy
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
decadent · ostentatious · flamboyant · ornate · plush · rich · grandiose · excessive · showy · extravagant
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- slang approvalawesome, cool, rad, sweet, dope
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
fabulousordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · commonplace · mundane · common · normal
- ghetto fabulousFlashy style despite poverty
- Absolutely FabulousSuperlatively and unquestionably wonderful