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Fantastical Definition & Meaning

fantastical
adjective
  1. existing in fancy only; "fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
  2. ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"

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  • "skills fantastical"
    Jeru the Damaja — Invasion

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Frequently asked questions

What does fantastical mean?
existing in fancy only; "fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel"- Nathaniel Hawthorne ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"
What part of speech is fantastical?
Fantastical is an adjective.
How many definitions does fantastical have?
Fantastical has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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