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Definition of fabled

fabled

/ˈfeɪ.bəld/
fa · bled
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• adjective

1

Famous and widely celebrated, especially through stories or reputation over a long period.

Example

"Tourists flocked to experience the region's fabled hospitality and scenic mountain trails."

2

Mythical, imaginary, or having no real existence outside of fables and legends.

Example

"Early explorers spent decades searching for the fabled city of gold hidden deep in the jungle."

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• Rhymes for fabled

• Nearby Words

fab
fabiana
fable
fabled
fabric
fabricate
fabrication

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun and verb 'fable', which derives via Old French from Latin 'fabula' ('story, narrative'), related to 'fari' ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fabled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fabled
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