English adjective: fantastic | |||
1. | fantastic ludicrously odd | ||
Samples | Hamlet's assumed antic disposition. Fantastic Halloween costumes. A grotesque reflection in the mirror. | ||
Synonyms | antic, fantastical, grotesque | ||
Similar | strange, unusual | ||
Antonyms | familiar | ||
2. | fantastic extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers | ||
Samples | A fantastic trip to the Orient. The film was fantastic!. A howling success. A marvelous collection of rare books. Had a rattling conversation about politics. A tremendous achievement. | ||
Synonyms | grand, howling, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous | ||
Similar | extraordinary | ||
Antonyms | ordinary | ||
3. | fantastic fanciful and unrealistic; foolish | ||
Samples | A fantastic idea of his own importance. | ||
Synonyms | wild | ||
Similar | unrealistic | ||
Antonyms | realistic | ||
4. | fantastic existing in fancy only | ||
Samples | Fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel. | ||
Synonyms | fantastical | ||
Similar | unreal | ||
Antonyms | real, existent | ||
5. | fantastic extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance | ||
Samples | Gaudi's fantastic architecture. | ||
Similar | fancy | ||
Antonyms | plain | ||