fabled

adjective

fa·​bled ˈfā-bəld How to pronounce fabled (audio)
1
2
: told or celebrated in fables
3
: renowned, famous
the team's fabled coach

Examples of fabled in a Sentence

She served us some of her fabled cherry pie. the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty
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The performance was the first of five nights at the fabled venue, following stints in Rome, London, and Los Angeles. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 Each of these presents goes the extra mile, whether through striking packaging, delivering impressive results or fabled craftsmanship—or all of the above. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Adventurous journeys to the Earth’s most remote and fabled corners, the comfort and ease of an ultra-luxe ship—these are not mutually exclusive. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 With its manufacturing practices under scrutiny, its machinists on strike and losses piling up, Boeing is said to be considering selling parts of its fabled space business. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fabled 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of fable entry 2

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fabled was in 1602

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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fabled. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fabled

adjective
fa·​bled
ˈfā-bəld
: told about in fables
a fabled mountain of gold

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