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Fantastical: meaning, definitions and examples

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fantastical

 

[ fænˈtæstɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

imagination

existing only in the imagination; fanciful; whimsical

Synonyms

dreamlike, fantasy-inspired, imaginary, unreal

Examples of usage

  • He had a fantastical idea for a new invention.
  • The movie had fantastical creatures that were mesmerizing to watch.
  • Her stories were filled with fantastical adventures in far-off lands.
  • The artist's paintings were a reflection of his fantastical mind.
  • The book described a fantastical world beyond our wildest dreams.
Context #2 | Adjective

exaggerated

beyond belief; unbelievable; exaggerated

Synonyms

exaggerated, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable

Examples of usage

  • The price he quoted was so fantastical that no one could afford it.
  • Her description of the event was so fantastical that it seemed like a tall tale.
  • The scale of the project was so fantastical that many doubted its feasibility.
  • His claims were so fantastical that they were dismissed as pure fiction.
  • The rumors circulating about him were so fantastical that they bordered on absurdity.

Translations

Translations of the word "fantastical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fantástico

🇮🇳 काल्पनिक

🇩🇪 fantastisch

🇮🇩 fantastis

🇺🇦 фантастичний

🇵🇱 fantastyczny

🇯🇵 空想的な（くうそうてきな）

🇫🇷 fantastique

🇪🇸 fantástico

🇹🇷 harika

🇰🇷 환상적인 (hwansangjeog-in)

🇸🇦 خيالي

🇨🇿 fantastický

🇸🇰 fantastický

🇨🇳 幻想的 (huànxiǎng de)

🇸🇮 fantastičen

🇮🇸 frábær

🇰🇿 фантастикалық

🇬🇪 ფანტასტიკური

🇦🇿 fantastik

🇲🇽 fantástico

Etymology

The word 'fantastical' originated from the Late Middle English 'fantastik' or from the Old French 'fantastique', both of which have roots in the Latin word 'phantasticus'. It has been used to describe things that are imaginative, unreal, or beyond belief. The term has evolved over the centuries to encompass a wide range of meanings related to the fantastical and extraordinary.

See also: fantasies, fantasist, fantasize, fantasizer, fantasizing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,953, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.