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fantastical
/fænˈtæstɪkəl/
imaginative or fanciful
The story was filled with fantastical creatures and magical lands.
The story included imaginative beings and unreal places.
literary
relating to or characterized by fantasy; imaginative or fanciful
She wrote a fantastical novel about talking animals.
She wrote a novel featuring imaginative animals that could speak.
The artist's work was fantastical, blending reality with dreams.
The artist's work was imaginative, mixing real and dreamlike elements.
Often used to describe literature, art, or stories that involve elements of fantasy or the supernatural.
Collocations
fantastical creaturesimaginary or mythical beingsfantastical worldan imaginative or unreal placefantastical talea fanciful or imaginative story
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Literature
Use 'fantastical' to describe stories, worlds, or creatures that are imaginative or unreal.
Avoid Overuse
While 'fantastical' can describe imaginative things, avoid using it for things that are simply unrealistic or exaggerated.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
'Fantastical' is often used in creative contexts like literature and art, not for everyday descriptions.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'fantastique', from Latin 'phantasticus', from Greek 'phantastikos' (imaginary), from 'phantazein' (to make visible, imagine).
Usage Notes
Often used in literature and art to describe works that involve elements of fantasy or the supernatural. Can also describe something as overly imaginative or unrealistic.
Word Breakdown
fantast
relating to fantasy or imagination
root-ical
relating to or characterized by
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