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fantastically

In an extremely good or impressive way. / In a way that is imaginative, unrealistic, or strange.
Adverb

This adverb operates in two distinct registers. In a literal sense, it describes something that resembles a fantasy or is based on imagination, often implying an unrealistic or surreal quality. In this context, it suggests a departure from reality or a dreamlike state.

In common spoken English, it is used as an intensifier meaning "extremely" or "wonderfully." This usage carries a strong positive emotional charge and is typically informal. While "fantastically" emphasizes a high degree of excellence or scale, it can occasionally sound hyperbolic or overly enthusiastic depending on the social setting.

Meanings

Adverb

In an extremely good or impressive way.

It works fantastically.

Adverb

In a way that is imaginative, unrealistic, or strange.

He dresses fantastically.

Examples

The new marketing campaign performed fantastically during the first quarter.

Business

Everything is going fantastically with the wedding preparations.

Romance

The team played fantastically and won the championship in the final minute.

I feel fantastically refreshed after that long nap.

Health

The city was fantastically decorated for the winter festival.

Travel

The castle was fantastically designed with floating towers and crystal bridges.

Fantasy

She imagined her future life fantastically, dreaming of palaces and endless gold.

The plot of the movie was fantastically complex, defying all logic.

He described the monster fantastically, claiming it had a hundred eyes.

Supernatural

Collocations & Compounds

fantastically successful

Adverb collocation: achieving a very high level of success

The startup became fantastically successful within its first year of operation.

fantastically expensive

Adverb collocation: costing an exorbitant amount of money

The jewelry in that boutique is fantastically expensive.

fantastically detailed

Adverb collocation: having an extreme level of intricate detail

The map of the fictional world was fantastically detailed.

fantastically wrong

Adverb collocation: being completely or absurdly incorrect

His calculations were fantastically wrong, leading to a total system failure.

fantastically dressed

Adverb collocation: wearing clothes that are exceptionally striking or eccentric

She arrived at the gala fantastically dressed in a gown made of iridescent silk.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective "fantastic," which stems from the Greek "phantastikos" (imaginary) and "phantasia" (imagination), entering English via Old French and Latin.

Related Words

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