Fabled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfā-bəld/ fa·bled

Meaning & Definition of Fabled

Fabled (adjective)

  1. fictitious
  2. told or celebrated in fables
  3. renowned, famous

Fabled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. based on, described in, or being a myth

    "the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty"

    similar: fabulous, legendary, mythical
    related: famed, romanticized, storied, chimerical, fabricated, fantastic, fictional, fictitious, fanciful, imaginary, imagined, invented, made-up, make-believe, pretend, unreal, allegorical, mythological, semilegendary
    near: actual, existent, real, real-world, historical, factual, true, attested, authenticated, confirmed, established, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, authentic, bona fide, genuine, real-life

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fabled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fabled:

fabulous, legendary, mythical

Related Words for Fabled

famed, romanticized, storied, chimerical, fabricated, fantastic, fictional, fictitious, fanciful, imaginary, imagined, invented, made-up, make-believe, pretend, unreal, allegorical, mythological, semilegendary

Near Antonyms of Fabled

actual, existent, real, real-world, historical, factual, true, attested, authenticated, confirmed, established, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, authentic, bona fide, genuine, real-life

Origin & Etymology of Fabled

from past participle of fable:2

First known use: 1602

Frequently Asked Questions about Fabled

What does "Fabled" mean?

"Fabled" means fictitious. As an adjective, it is defined as: fictitious.

What is another word for "Fabled"?

Other words for "Fabled" include fabulous, legendary and mythical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fabled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fabled"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fabled". Common alternatives include fabulous, legendary and mythical.

How do you use "Fabled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fabled" in a sentence: "the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty".

Is "Fabled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fabled" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Fabled"?

"Fabled" is pronounced /ˈfā-bəld/ and divided into syllables as fa·bled.

What is the origin of the word "Fabled"?

"Fabled" comes from from past participle of fable:2. First known use: 1602.

What is another word for "Fabled" meaning "based on, described in, or being a myth"?

When "Fabled" (adjective) means based on, described in, or being a myth, synonyms include fabulous, legendary and mythical.