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fantastic

/fænˈtæstɪk/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Incredible; extraordinary; inspiring great wonder, admiration, or awe.

    - "The fantastic performance of the magician left the audience speechless."
    - "The fantastic view from the top of the mountain took my breath away."
    - "The fantastic success of the new product exceeded all expectations."
  • Adjective

    Imaginary; inventive; creative.

    - "The fantastic world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth."
    - "The fantastic creatures in the Harry Potter series."
    - "The fantastic ideas presented in the brainstorming session."

Pronunciation
  1. /fænˈtæstɪk/



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Antonyms

sucktastic
Synonyms

fabulous , fantastical , foolish , hare-brained , unrealistic , wild , brilliant , fabulous , splendid , super , wonderful
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fantastic
anthemic , canonic , celebrantic , demonic , epic , hectic , metic , monotic , onic , pestic , picnic , static , technic , terrific , vestic
Variants
List of all variants of fantastic that leads to same result
fantastic , fantastical , fantasticalities , fantasticality , fantasticalness , fantasticalnesses , fantastics , trip , trip the light fantastic , tripped , tripped the light fantastic , tripping , tripping the light fantastic , trips , trips the light fantastic
Forms
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The fantastic (adjective), The fantasticness (noun), The fantasticates (verb)


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'fantasticus,' meaning 'capable of being formed in the mind,' or 'imaginary.'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fantastic' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The term 'fantastic' is derived from the Latin word 'fantasticus,' which means 'capable of being formed in the mind,' or 'imaginary.'

  3. The Fantastic Four is a popular superhero team in American comic books.


Related Concepts
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  1. Surrealism: A cultural movement that sought to revolutionize the perception of reality by merging dream and reality.

  2. Imagination: The ability to form mental images or concepts not present in the external world.

  3. Fantasy: A genre of literature, art, and film that deals with the imaginary and supernatural.


Culture
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The fantastic has been a significant concept in literature, art, music, and film. It is often used to describe the imaginative, the surreal, and the extraordinary. Fantastic literature includes works by Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and H.G. Wells. In art, the fantastic can be seen in the works of Salvador Dalí and M.C. Escher. In music, it is a common theme in progressive rock and fantasy metal. In film, it is a popular genre that includes movies like 'The Lord of the Rings,' 'Star Wars,' and 'Harry Potter.'

How to Memorize "fantastic"

  1. visualize

    - To remember the meaning of 'fantastic,' visualize an incredible, extraordinary, or inspiring experience that leaves you in awe.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word 'fantastic,' associate it with something wonderful, amazing, or incredible.

  3. mnemonics

    - One possible mnemonic for 'fantastic' is: 'Fantastic is a feeling, it's far from realistic, it's a world of imagination, a work of art, a thrilling sensation.'


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