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Synonyms & Similar Words
imaginary
fictional
unreal
fanciful
mythical
legendary
magical
enchanting
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absurd
preposterous
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romantic
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comical
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beguiling
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hypnotic
Meaning of Fantastical
The primary meaning of "Fantastical" is relating to or resembling fantasy.
Definitions
- Relating to or resembling fantasy; unreal, imaginary
- * Attractive, charming, or appealing, especially in a delicate or subtle way
Etymology of Fantastical
The word "Fantastical" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "fantastique", which is itself derived from the Latin "phantasticus", meaning "imaginary" or "unreal", and the Greek "phantastikos", meaning "able to imagine" or "capable of creating mental images"
Example Uses
- The fireworks display was a fantastical spectacle that lit up the night sky
- * She had a fantastical imagination and could create entire worlds with her stories
- * The fantastical creatures in the movie were a mix of myth and reality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
realistic
practical
sensible
rational
logical
reasonable
mundane
ordinary
commonplace
everyday
normal
routine
dull
boring
uninteresting
uninspiring
unremarkable
unimpressive
lackluster
mediocre
uninspired
unimaginative
uncreative
prosaic
pedestrian
humdrum
monotonous
tedious