fabled
Americanadjective
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celebrated in fables.
a fabled goddess of the wood.
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having no real existence; fictitious.
a fabled chest of gold.
adjective
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made famous in fable
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fictitious
Other Word Forms
- unfabled adjective
Etymology
Origin of fabled
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.
The company, which is valued at $5 billion, is based in a glass-and-steel office building near the fabled intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition to performing on the fabled Rooftop Concert, he enjoyed the rare privilege of receiving shared billing with the Fab Four on the chart-topping “Get Back” single.
From Salon
The gentle manatee, often taken for the fabled water goddess Mami Wata, was actually a highly endangered species found in only a few parts of the world, including the Volta Lake.
From Literature
Before Thursday, the last time Robert Jenrick walked into Millbank Tower, a fabled address in Westminster where lots of political campaigns have been run, was decades ago as an eager Conservative activist.
From BBC
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