frabjous
- interjection
- /ˈfræbdʒəs/
- Archaic
:
¡maravilloso!
- 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
185
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
43
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
16
7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
5
9.9
A shout that shows joy or encourages others
3
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
2
8.7
A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness
1
9.9
A short shout showing excitement and admiration about someone's appearance
1
9.6
A word people say when they feel very pleased or excited
A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
People say it to show great happiness or excitement, often as a joke
Said when you strongly admire or enjoy something
Words people say to show relief, joy or surprise
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.