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fantastical

[/fænˈtæstɪkəl/]
adjective
fantástico
1. Imaginative or fanciful; based on fantasy rather than reality
The children created a fantastical world in their imagination.
As crianças criaram um mundo fantástico em sua imaginação.
2. Extremely unusual, remarkable, or impressive in a way that seems almost unbelievable
She told a fantastical story about her adventures in the jungle.
Ela contou uma história fantástica sobre suas aventuras na selva.
3. Containing or characterized by fantastic or magical elements
The movie featured fantastical creatures and enchanted forests.
O filme apresentava criaturas fantásticas e florestas encantadas.
NYC Slang
sick, dope, wild, off the hook
Synonyms
fantasticimaginativefancifulwhimsicalmagicalextraordinaryremarkable
Antonyms
realisticordinarymundanedullcommon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fantástico
Standard usage for imaginative or extraordinary things
São Paulo
fantástico
Common in informal speech and media
Rio de Janeiro
fantástico
Widely used colloquially for impressive things
Portugal
fantástico
Standard Portuguese usage; may also use 'fantasmagórico' for more dramatic effect

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fantastical tale
fantastical world
fantastical adventure
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