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fabulously

C1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /fˈæbjʊləsli/

US

  • /ˈfæbjuləsli/

Description

"Fabulously" isn't just about being good—it's about being wonderfully, strikingly good. It takes the idea of "fabulous" and turns it up a level. Think of a party where everything goes perfectly, the music is great, everyone is laughing, and the whole night feels full of energy. You could say the party went fabulously.

You might describe someone's outfit as fabulously stylish, or say a meal turned out fabulously. It's often used when something is much better than expected and brings real pleasure. While it can be used seriously, "fabulously" also has a playful, slightly over-the-top feel. It works well when you want to show strong enjoyment, success, or glamour.

Examples

  1. 1

    Appearance

    She looked fabulously elegant in that dress.

  2. 2

    Excitement

    The kids were fabulously excited about the trip.

  3. 3

    Musical skill

    He plays the piano fabulously well.

  4. 4

    Extreme wealth

    By the time she was thirty, she was already fabulously rich.

  5. 5

    High price

    The hotel was lovely, but it was fabulously expensive.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • fabulouslyadverb