C2adjectiveformalhistoryarts
US/ˈfeɪ.bəld/
UK/ˈfeɪ.bəld/
famous because of old stories, often ones that may not be completely true
In context
Explorers searched the jungle for the fabled city of gold.
The fabled library of Alexandria held thousands of ancient scrolls.
We finally visited the fabled hot springs we had heard so much about.
Words that go with fabled
adjective + noun
- fabled cityThe fabled city was said to be hidden in the mountains.
- fabled treasurePirates dreamed of the fabled treasure on the island.
- fabled kingdomThe fabled kingdom was never found by explorers.
- fabled beautyVisitors come to see the fabled beauty of the lake.
- fabled landHe set off for the fabled land of his grandfather's stories.
adjective + preposition
- fabled forThe region is fabled for its hospitality.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is a fabulous city in old stories.Correct: It is a fabled city in old stories.