fantastic — extremely good; excellent; wonderful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely good; excellent; wonderful
Pronunciation (IPA): /fænˈtæstɪk/
Example Sentences
- My boss said my presentation was fantastic, then gave me more work.
- The weather is fantastic for our picnic today.
- She has a fantastic ability to find parking spots in busy areas.
fantastic
ADJECTIVE[/fænˈtæstɪk/]
extremely good; excellent; wonderful
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'phantastikos', meaning 'produced by imagination' or 'imaginary'. It passed through Latin as 'fantasticus' and Old French 'fantastique' before entering English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
Greek 'phantastikos' (imaginary, of the imagination) + Latin suffix '-icus' (adjectival) → French 'fantastique' → English 'fantastic', retaining the sense of being imaginative or extraordinary.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss said my presentation was fantastic, then gave me more work.”
“The weather is fantastic for our picnic today.”
“She has a fantastic ability to find parking spots in busy areas.”
“The fantastic creatures in the fairy tale captured children's imagination.”
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