fantastic — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

fantastic (/fænˈtæstɪk/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /fænˈtæstɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: wonderful; excellent

Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.

Examples

🗣 The concert was fantastic, and the whole crowd sang along to every single song.

Etymology

From Greek ‘phantastikos’ (able to imagine); the ‘wonderful’ sense is informal.

How & Where It’s Used

Originally meant ‘imaginary’; now a common word of strong praise.

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