Fabled: meaning, definitions and examples

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fabled

[ ˈfeɪbəld ]

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legendary

Well known and often talked about, but probably not true.

Synonyms

fabulous, legendary, mythical

Examples of usage

The fabled city of Atlantis has never been found.
The fabled hero was said to have powers beyond imagination.

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tales

Described in fables; fictitious or legendary.

Synonyms

fictional, imaginary, mythical

Examples of usage

The story was fabled to have been passed down through generations.
The characters in the book were fabled creatures from ancient myths.

Translations

Translations of the word "fabled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lendário

🇮🇳 किंवदंती

🇩🇪 sagenhaft

🇮🇩 legendaris

🇺🇦 легендарний

🇵🇱 legendarny

🇯🇵 伝説的な

🇫🇷 légendaire

🇪🇸 legendario

🇹🇷 efsanevi

🇰🇷 전설적인

🇸🇦 أسطوري

🇨🇿 legendární

🇸🇰 legendárny

🇨🇳 传奇的

🇸🇮 legendarni

🇮🇸 goðsagnakenndur

🇰🇿 аңызға айналған

🇬🇪 ლეგენდარული

🇦🇿 əfsanəvi

🇲🇽 legendario

Word origin

The word 'fabled' originates from the Middle English word 'fabul,' which means 'legendary.' The term has evolved over time to represent stories or characters that are well-known, often talked about, and surrounded by a sense of mystery and wonder. Fabled tales and creatures have been a significant part of folklore and mythology across various cultures, adding a touch of magic and imagination to storytelling.