fabled

adjective
UK: /ˈfeɪ.bəld/
US: /ˈfeɪ.bəld/

  1. Well known because it is referred to in fables, or not completely true or real.

    1. The fabled unicorn is in many children's books.
    2. The fabled riches of El Dorado drew many explorers to South America hoping to find gold.

  2. Famous or legendary.

    1. The fabled heroes did many great things.
    2. The museum displays artifacts from the fabled lost city mentioned in ancient texts.

Synonyms

legendary mythical famous renowned

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fabled" in English means: Well known because it is referred to in fables, or not completely true or real., Famous or legendary..

The phonetic transcription of "fabled" is /ˈfeɪ.bəld/ in British English and /ˈfeɪ.bəld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fabled": legendary, mythical, famous, renowned.

Example usage of "fabled": "The fabled unicorn is in many children's books.". More examples on the page.