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Fantastic

🇬🇧 UK /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/

Meaning of Fantastic

extremely good; excellent

In simple words: Really great or awesome.

Fantastic in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Fantastic

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.

Related words

Collocations with Fantastic

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

Synonyms for Fantastic

• great
• excellent
• wonderful
• superb
• amazing

Opposites of Fantastic

• terrible
• awful
• bad

Common mistakes with Fantastic

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Fantastic

What does Fantastic mean?

Really great or awesome.

What is the definition of Fantastic?

extremely good; excellent

How do you use Fantastic in a sentence?

The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it.

Can you give another example of Fantastic?

She has a fantastic talent for painting.

What are synonyms for Fantastic?

Common alternatives include great, excellent, wonderful, superb, amazing.

What is the opposite of Fantastic?

Opposite meanings include terrible, awful, bad.

What words go with Fantastic?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, really, truly, utterly, be, look, seem, rather.

What are common mistakes when using Fantastic?

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.

How do you pronounce Fantastic?

US: /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/, UK: /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fantastic?

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.

What CEFR level is Fantastic?

"Fantastic" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.