fantastic
- 01 A2 Elementary
extremely good, attractive, or enjoyable.
extraordinarily good or impressive; frequently used as an informal intensifier for positive experiences.
Simple“We had a fantastic time at the beach yesterday because the weather was perfect.”
In context“The performance was absolutely fantastic, earning a standing ovation from even the most cynical critics in the audience.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
strange or wonderful because it comes from your imagination or a story.
relating to or existing in fantasy; characterized by imaginative or supernatural elements.
Simple“The book is full of fantastic creatures like dragons and talking trees.”
In context“The artist is known for creating fantastic landscapes that blend biological forms with mechanical structures in a dreamlike way.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
so strange or large that it is difficult to believe it is real.
so extreme or unusual as to be almost unbelievable; often used to describe large amounts or strange claims.
Simple“He told a fantastic story about meeting a famous movie star in the supermarket.”
In context“The company's growth was based on a fantastic set of assumptions that eventually led to its financial collapse.”
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Borrowed from Middle French fantastique, borrowed from Late Latin phantasticus, borrowed from Ancient Greek φᾰντᾰστῐκός (phăntăstĭkós, “imaginary, fantastic; fictional”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (“to shine”). Equivalent to fantasy + -tic. Doublet of fantastique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.