fabled

adjective

fa·​bled ˈfā-bəld How to pronounce fabled (audio)
Synonyms of fablednext
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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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Considered Lisbon’s highest perch, this Graça hideaway, close to a stop for the fabled 28 tram, has amazing views of the castle just across the way, and the city and Tagus River beyond. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus will take over and lead the fabled iPhone and MacBook maker. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 Moore took charge of the fabled Wolverines program from Jim Harbaugh, who led Michigan to a national championship before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. David K. Li, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026 Before Volkswagen took over the fabled Bugatti brand in 1998, leading to the ground-breaking Veyron in 2005, it was owned by Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/fabled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

fabled

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

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