fabled

adjective

fa·​bled ˈfā-bəld How to pronounce fabled (audio)
Synonyms of fablednext
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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In Greek and Roman tradition, the constellation of Virgo was identified with the goddess of justice, Astraea, who ruled the world during the fabled Golden Age. Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026 Haku was known for using the Tongan death grip, which is a fabled wrestling move that sees the attacker grip their opponent’s throat. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 But if there’s ever been a season to spoil your ballot paper — indicating that none of the options really merit such a fabled award — this was it. Michael Cox, New York Times, 8 May 2026 The Scientology Speedrun breaks free from the confines of a screen, and involves groups of mostly teenaged boys and young men running through the halls of the fabled church. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

fabled

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

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