FANTASTICALLY Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

fantastically

adverb

fan-ˈta-sti-k(ə-)lē

Definition of fantastically

as in extremely

to a great degree a community production of the classic musical that featured fantastically bad singing

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Recent Examples of fantastically California’s weather forecast this week is fantastically comfortable — but the rest of the country is suffering under oppressive heat. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 For your pickle cravings, there’s no shortage of fantastically filthy martinis chock-full of brine. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 June 2026 The shuttle, while fantastically advanced, would never be the vehicle to help humankind slip all of our surly bonds, so to speak. — Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026 The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fantastically

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The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Despite its highly specialized geometry, the Swoop felt like a fundamentally good bicycle.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of too

Adverb

But the Vuelta a España’s hiring of a female influencer, whose social media content centers on flirting with male strangers, has backfired badly.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The Iran-contra scandal in the mid-1980s badly tarnished Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy record.

— Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of badly

Adverb

The Rolling Stones, down to two original members, have released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and most of it is pretty damned good.

— David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026

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