early 15c., "mythical, legendary," from Latin fabulosus "celebrated in fable;" also "rich in myths," from fabula "story, tale" (see fable (n.)). Meaning "pertaining to fable" is from 1550s. Sense of "incredible" first recorded c. 1600, hence "enormous, immense, amazing," which was trivialized by 1950s to "marvelous, terrific." Slang shortening fab first recorded 1957; popularized in reference to The Beatles, c. 1963.
Fabulous (often contracted to fab(s)) and fantastic are also in that long list of words which boys and girls use for a time to express high commendation and then get tired of, such as, to go no farther back than the present century, topping, spiffing, ripping, wizard, super, posh, smashing. [Gower's 1965 revision of Fowler's "Modern English Usage"]
Related: Fabulously; fabulousness.
中文解释
1. fable => fabulous.
实用例句
1. During each show we will be raffling a fabulous prize.
每场表演期间，我们将以抽彩方法送出大奖。来自柯林斯例句
2. This is a fabulous album. It's fresh, varied, fun.
这张专辑真棒，新颖、有趣且富于变化。来自柯林斯例句
3. Ordinarily it would be fun to be taken to fabulous restaurants.
一般来说，跟别人去豪华餐馆吃饭会是件乐事。来自柯林斯例句
4. "It's a fabulous deal, a real bargain."
“这桩买卖真让人难以置信，绝对合算。”来自柯林斯例句
5. "It's a fabulous opportunity."— 'Yeah. I know.'
