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Fantastic

UK /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/US /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/

Definition

extremely good; excellent

In simple words: Really great or awesome.

Examples

  • The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it.
  • She has a fantastic talent for painting.
  • The weather at the beach was just fantastic this weekend.
  • He gave a fantastic performance during the play.
  • This book is filled with fantastic stories that capture the imagination.

Usage notes

Use 'fantastic' in everyday conversation to express that something is very good. It's appropriate for most contexts but can feel overly enthusiastic in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a fantasy world that is fantastic and full of wonder.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • really
  • truly
  • utterly
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • rather

Synonyms

  • great
  • excellent
  • wonderful
  • superb
  • amazing

Antonyms

  • terrible
  • awful
  • bad

Common mistakes

  • Using 'fantastic' to describe negative things, which is incorrect.
  • Mixing up 'fantastic' with 'fantastical', which means imaginary or whimsical.
  • Think it's only for extraordinary situations; it can also be used for nice, everyday experiences.