different between fabulous vs superfabulous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin f?bul?sus (“celebrated in fable”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?fæbj?l?s/

Adjective

fabulous (comparative more fabulous, superlative most fabulous)

1. Of or relating to fable, myth or legend.
2. Characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible.
3. Fictional or not believable; made up.
4. (obsolete) Known for telling fables or falsehoods; unreliable.
5. (slang) Very good; outstanding, wonderful.
6. (slang or euphemistic) Gay or pertaining to gay people.
7. (slang) Camp, effeminate.
8. (slang) Fashionable, glamorous

Usage notes

• In the sense of wonderful, the word may become associated with gay men. This may be the direct result of its former usage among valley girls.

Quotations

For quotations using this term, see Citations:fabulous.

Synonyms

• Thesaurus:excellent
• Thesaurus:gay

Derived terms

Related terms

• fable

Translations

English

Etymology

super- +? fabulous

Adjective

superfabulous (comparative more superfabulous, superlative most superfabulous)

1. (informal) Very fabulous; great, fantastic, wonderful.
   • 2008, Elizabeth Karmel, Bob Blumer, Pizza on the Grill: 100 Feisty Fire-Roasted Recipes for Pizza & More (page 111)

     With a few simple ingredients and a minimal amount of effort, these nuts will go from ordinary to superfabulous!