Fantastic
/fænˈtæstɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsExtraordinarily good or attractive; excellent.
/fænˈtæstɪk/
Extremely good or pleasing
The food at the restaurant was fantastic.
💡 Simply: Imagine something is so awesome it's like a magical dream! Like, if your birthday party had bouncy castles and unlimited ice cream, that would be fantastic!
👶 For kids: It means something is really, really good! Like your favorite toy or a yummy treat.
More Examples
She had a fantastic time at the party.
The weather was fantastic during our vacation.
How It's Used
"The concert was fantastic!"
"That movie was fantastic, I loved it."
Existing only in the imagination; not based on fact.
/fænˈtæstɪk/
Extremely strange or unlikely; extravagant.
The novel was filled with fantastic creatures.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'fantastic' can mean something seems a little unbelievable, like a story about dragons or time travel.
👶 For kids: It can also mean a story that isn't real, like a fairy tale.
More Examples
She described a fantastic journey to another planet.
It seemed like a fantastic dream.
How It's Used
"He told a fantastic story about a talking dog."
"The whole idea sounded a bit fantastic, but it was worth a try."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
a fantastic voyage
An exciting and adventurous journey or experience, often implying scientific discovery or exploration.
"The team embarked on a fantastic voyage of research, uncovering groundbreaking data."
From Greek *phantastikos* (imaginative) via Latin *phantasticus*. Originally related to the power of imagination, later evolving to describe something exceptionally good or pleasing.
Used in the 17th century to denote something existing in the imagination or fantasy. Its use evolved to emphasize excellence during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a fantasy world where everything is amazing.