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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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 Creator of ‘Scarface,’ champion of Israel’s statehood: How Ben Hecht lived life the Chicago way Between 1910 and 1924, in his fantastically eventful years as a Chicagoan, Ben Hecht wrote enough for an entire career. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 These two brilliant women develop an obsessive relationship with each other that features sizzling chemistry and leads to thrills, spills and a fantastically addictive four seasons. Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 9 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 29 May. 2025.

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