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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

Existing only in stories or legend; not proven to be real.

"Explorers spent centuries hunting for the fabled city of gold."

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 notes

In 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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Rhymes for fabled

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Frequently asked questions

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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