frabjous
- interjection
- /ˈfræbdʒəs/
- Archaic
- When she saw her exam results, she shouted frabjous and hugged her friends.
Examples
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The team captain exclaimed frabjous after their unexpected victory in the finals.
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He opened the letter, read the good news, and cried out frabjous in excitement.
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What a frabjous day it is!
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I just received the news, and it's frabjous!
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What a frabjous surprise it was to see them after all these years!
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She exclaimed, "This is a frabjous occasion worth celebrating!"
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He felt frabjous joy when he received the good news.
Synonyms
196
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
58
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
35
7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
32
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
24
7.8
A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited
14
9.9
A short shout showing excitement and admiration about someone's appearance
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
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9.9
A shout that shows joy or encourages others
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8.6
Words people say to show relief, joy or surprise
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9.3
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
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7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
8.7
A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness
2
9.8
Said when you strongly admire or enjoy something
1
9.6
A word people say when they feel very pleased or excited
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8.3
People say it to show great happiness or excitement, often as a joke
How Excited
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frabjous used as an exclamation also comes from that playful mix of fabulous and joyous. So when you shout frabjous, you are showing a joyful 'hurrah' or surprise at something wonderful.