Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a fabulous manner; in fable or fiction: as, it is fabulously related.
- Incredibly; to such extent as to exceed probability; hence, enormously; amazingly: as, fabulously rich.
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- adverb In a
fabulous manner.
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- adverb exceedingly; extremely
Etymologies
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Examples
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Now that really does say ruey ruey in Thai: fabulously rich.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local The Denver Post 2010
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What you call the fabulously buttery, slightly gritty, tender, sandy-textured cookies that are so right with tea or coffee may depend on where you live.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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The economy is down, economic growth is now, inflation is up, debt is up, and the stock markets (and the corporate holdings that they trade) are doing "fabulously" - thank you very much.
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There were juice boxes in fabulously artificial flavors (with names like OrangeSplosion and FutureBerry), Kellogg’s chocolate-chip cereal snack bars, elaborate Fruit Roll-Ups (the type with tie-dye tattoos that come off on the tongue).
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There were juice boxes in fabulously artificial flavors (with names like OrangeSplosion and FutureBerry), Kellogg’s chocolate-chip cereal snack bars, elaborate Fruit Roll-Ups (the type with tie-dye tattoos that come off on the tongue).
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Calling a fabulously dressed heiress "fearless" gives her a little too much creative credit.
She Wore It Well Amy Finnerty 2011
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Since the wedding, the British press has dubbed Pippa "Her Royal Hotness" and delighted in her sex appeal, calling her "fabulously foxy".
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Since the wedding, the British press has dubbed Pippa "Her Royal Hotness" and delighted in her sex appeal, calling her "fabulously foxy".
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So if you’re against Social Security or in favor of conservation, you’re really out to transfer a lot of income from the relatively poor—namely you and me—to the relatively rich—namely our fabulously wealthy grandchildren.
More Sex Is Safer Sex Steven E. Landsburg 2007
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So if you’re against Social Security or in favor of conservation, you’re really out to transfer a lot of income from the relatively poor—namely you and me—to the relatively rich—namely our fabulously wealthy grandchildren.
More Sex Is Safer Sex Steven E. Landsburg 2007
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