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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For a period of four to six weeks in late summer and early fall, the ice disappears long enough to allow cruise ship passage through the fabled Northwest Passage. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Consider that the fabled edifice on 125th Street in Harlem has for more than 90 years has been the ne plus ultra showcase for Black talent. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Hidalgo’s shooting splits are impressive, hedging close to the fabled 50-40-90 club at 47.5 percent from the floor, 39.9 percent from 3-point range and 87.2 percent on free throws. Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Eisenberg spent more than two decades in two stints at the fabled animation house Hanna-Barbera Productions and worked for Ruby-Spears Productions, Marvel and other companies during his remarkable six-decade career. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

fabled

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

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