Synonyms of fabled

fabled

adjective

ˈfā-bəld 

as in legendary

based on, described in, or being a myth

the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legendary
• mythical
• famed
• mythological
• storied
• fictional
• fabulous
• fictitious
• imaginary
• invented
• chimerical
• romanticized
• fanciful
• imagined
• unreal
• fabricated
• fantastic
• make-believe
• allegorical
• pretend
• made-up
• semilegendary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• actual
• real
• historical
• real-world
• true
• existent
• confirmed
• factual
• established
• genuine
• proven
• authentic
• real-life
• bona fide
• validated
• attested
• authenticated
• substantiated
• verified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fabled

The vast, dense forests of Appalachia—held apart as a separate realm operating according to a cultural logic of its own—also occupy a fabled place in the American imagination. — Idra Novey, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Despite the defeat, though, Brazil remained the most fabled team of that World Cup, and were called the greatest national team ever by Pep Guardiola. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026

John Krasinski stars as a jet-setting art thief who steals priceless paintings to help uncover clues as to the whereabouts of the fabled Fountain of Youth. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

But what about the fabled lottery curse? — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026