fantastically

adverb

fan·​tas·​ti·​cal·​ly fan-ˈta-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce fantastically (audio)
fən-
1
: in a fantastic manner
2
: to a fantastic degree : extremely
fantastically expensive clothes

Examples of fantastically in a Sentence

a community production of the classic musical that featured fantastically bad singing
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Corrigan: Both Barcelona-Inter semi-final legs were fantastically exciting. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025 The integrity of government is the defining issue in how the Senate should treat Trump’s fantastically ugly bill. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025 Olvera has fantastically affordable property with scenic mountain views. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The highlight by far is a fantastically villainous turn by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman as a sadistic arms dealer. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fantastically

Word History

Etymology

fantastical + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fantastically was in 1543

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“Fantastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fantastically. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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