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fabled
Fabled (adj) means existing only in stories or legend; not proven to be real. Example: “Explorers spent centuries hunting for the fabled city of gold.”
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
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- most fabled
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What does “fabled” mean?
The word “fabled” means existing only in stories or legend; not proven to be real. In plain terms, so famous or mysterious it sounds like it belongs in a story.
How do you use “fabled” in a sentence?
Here is “fabled” used in a sentence: “Explorers spent centuries hunting for the fabled city of gold.”
What part of speech is “fabled”?
“Fabled” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “fabled” have?
“Fabled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: existing only in stories or legend; not proven to be real.
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