# fabulously

/ˈfæbjuɫəsɫi/ (US) · /fˈæbjʊləsli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fabulously
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

to a very high degree, especially when talking about something that is great, rich, or successful. You use it to emphasize that something is excellent or very expensive.

For teachers: to an extraordinary or exceptional degree, particularly in relation to wealth, success, or quality. Often used to intensify adjectives like 'rich', 'successful', or 'well'.

## Examples

- The couple lives fabulously in their new mansion.
- The company's stock price rose fabulously after the announcement of their new product line.
- While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was a fabulously successful commercial venture that grossed over a billion dollars worldwide.

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