Fantastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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fantastic
[ fænˈtæstɪk ]
describing something extraordinary
Fantastic is used to describe something that is extremely good, impressive, or unbelievable.
Synonyms
amazing, awesome, incredible, marvelous, unbelievable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fantastic |
Use this to express something that is extremely good or almost unbelievable.
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| amazing |
Use this to describe something that causes great surprise or wonder.
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| incredible |
Use this to describe something that is hard to believe due to its exceptional nature.
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| unbelievable |
Use this to express disbelief, either in a positive or negative way. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation.
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| awesome |
Use this to show that you are very impressed by something or someone.
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| marvelous |
Use this when you find something or someone to be extremely good or wonderful.
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Examples of usage
- The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic.
- She did a fantastic job on her presentation.
- The party was a fantastic success.
informal expression of enthusiasm
Fantastic can also be used as an informal expression of enthusiasm or approval.
Examples of usage
- Fantastic! Let's go celebrate!
- That's fantastic news!
- You did a fantastic job on the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "fantastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fantástico
🇮🇳 अद्भुत
🇩🇪 fantastisch
🇮🇩 fantastis
🇺🇦 фантастичний
🇵🇱 fantastyczny
🇯🇵 素晴らしい
🇫🇷 fantastique
🇪🇸 fantástico
🇹🇷 harika
🇰🇷 환상적인
🇸🇦 رائع
🇨🇿 fantastický
🇸🇰 fantastický
🇨🇳 奇妙的
🇸🇮 fantastičen
🇮🇸 frábær
🇰🇿 керемет
🇬🇪 ფანტასტიკური
🇦🇿 fantastik
🇲🇽 fantástico
Etymology
The word 'fantastic' originated from the Greek word 'phantastikos,' meaning 'able to imagine.' It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense 'existing only in imagination,' and evolved over time to its current meaning of something extraordinary or impressive.