Fantastical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Existing in fancy only; "fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel"- Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city in the artist's imagination was a fantastical place of spires and towers that defied gravity.
- In her fanciful world, animals wore tutus and participated in grand ballet performances, creating a truly fantastical spectacle.
- His childhood memories were filled with fantastical tales of sea serpents and talking mermaids, fueling his vivid imagination.
- She adored fairy tales for their fantastical kingdoms and wondrous magical creatures, a realm that sparkled like jewels.
- These enchanting sketches revealed fantastical scenes, intricate depictions of otherworldly gardens, a true escape into fantasy.