adj
fabled
adj
1
Existing only in stories or legend; not proven to be real.
"Explorers spent centuries hunting for the fabled city of gold."
2
Famous and celebrated, often to the point of seeming almost legendary.
"The band's fabled 1975 tour is still talked about by fans today."
How to Use Fabled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo famous or mysterious it sounds like it belongs in a story.
Common pairings
the fabled city
a fabled career
fabled for its
Word Forms
more fabled comparative, most fabled superlative
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Explorers spent centuries hunting for the _____ city of gold.