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 | ||