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.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb exceedingly; extremely

Etymologies

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fabulous +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Now that really does say ruey ruey in Thai: fabulously rich.

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local The Denver Post 2010

  • 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

  • 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.

    The Growing Economic Divide 2007

  • 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).

    On Being a Bad Mother 2009

  • 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).

    On Being a Bad Mother 2009

  • Calling a fabulously dressed heiress "fearless" gives her a little too much creative credit.

    She Wore It Well Amy Finnerty 2011

  • Since the wedding, the British press has dubbed Pippa "Her Royal Hotness" and delighted in her sex appeal, calling her "fabulously foxy".

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Since the wedding, the British press has dubbed Pippa "Her Royal Hotness" and delighted in her sex appeal, calling her "fabulously foxy".

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • 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

  • 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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